NCT00702897

Brief Summary

OBJECTIVE: To retrospectively analyze the results of ambulatory treatment on Taiwanese patients with primary varicosities of the lower extremities including the use of endovenous laser, phlebectomy, and sclerotherapy. METHODS: We routinely used tumescent anesthesia and ultrasound-guided approaches for the application of endovenous laser. Vein access was achieved by either a percutaneous or stab wound. The laser power was usually 10 - 20 watts; laser treatment usually was begun from 4-10 cm below the saphenofemoral junction, and stopped around the knee, not over 10 cm below the knee. In the same operation, we used Mueller's phlebectomy and/or sclerotherapy if there were prominent branch varicosities. We instructed each patient to walk around immediately after the operation, to go home, and to come back 1-3 days later for follow-up. Ultrasound scan and venous function follow-up was scheduled at 1 month, 6 months, 12 months, and then annually.

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Enrollment
300

participants targeted

Target at P75+ for all trials

Geographic Reach
1 country

1 active site

Status
unknown

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Study Timeline

Key milestones and dates

Study Start

First participant enrolled

January 1, 2008

Completed
6 months until next milestone

First Submitted

Initial submission to the registry

June 18, 2008

Completed
2 days until next milestone

First Posted

Study publicly available on registry

June 20, 2008

Completed
Last Updated

June 20, 2008

Status Verified

June 1, 2008

First QC Date

June 18, 2008

Last Update Submit

June 19, 2008

Conditions

Eligibility Criteria

Sexall
Healthy VolunteersNo
Age GroupsChild (0-17), Adult (18-64), Older Adult (65+)
Sampling MethodProbability Sample
Study Population

All patients with varicose veins who underwent endovenous laser treatment for GSV reflux in our hospital were reviewed.

You may qualify if:

  • All patients with varicose veins who underwent endovenous laser treatment for GSV reflux in our hospital were reviewed

You may not qualify if:

  • poor general health, inability to walk, active inflammation of varicose veins, deep venous occlusion disease, hypercoagulability, pregnancy and breast-feeding.

Contact the study team to confirm eligibility.

Sponsors & Collaborators

Study Sites (1)

Far Eastern Memorial Hospital

Taipei, Taiwan

RECRUITING

MeSH Terms

Conditions

Varicose Veins

Condition Hierarchy (Ancestors)

Vascular DiseasesCardiovascular Diseases

Central Study Contacts

Chih-Yang Chan, ME, PhD

CONTACT

Study Design

Study Type
observational
Observational Model
CASE ONLY
Time Perspective
RETROSPECTIVE
Sponsor Type
OTHER

Study Record Dates

First Submitted

June 18, 2008

First Posted

June 20, 2008

Study Start

January 1, 2008

Last Updated

June 20, 2008

Record last verified: 2008-06

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