Study of a tablet for chronic venous disease
Part of Heart & circulation clinical trials.
This study tests a new tablet (called Heparan Sulfate) to see if it can improve symptoms and signs of chronic venous disease, a condition where leg veins have trouble sending blood back to the heart. It is a randomized, placebo-controlled trial, meaning some participants will receive the study tablet and some will receive a placebo (a tablet with no active medication).
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Who can take part
- You are between 18 and 80 years old.
- You have been diagnosed with chronic venous disease in your legs, with visible signs like varicose veins or skin changes, and confirmed by a type of ultrasound (duplex ultrasonography).
- You have symptoms like pain, heaviness, or swelling, and your condition is not mild (score of 4 or more on a standard scale).
- You are not currently using compression therapy (like compression stockings) and you are willing to not use it during the trial.
- You have not used a venoactive drug (a medication for vein issues) in the last month.
- You do not have severe heart, liver, or kidney problems, and you are not taking certain medications like anticoagulants (blood thinners) or loop diuretics.
Quick eligibility check
Answer a few plain-language questions, based on this study's own requirements, to get a preliminary sense of fit.
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