Vacuum-assisted Laser Treatment for Varicose Veins
Vacuum-assisted Laser Ablation (VALA) for Treatment of Large Saphenous Veins
Recruiting
N/A
Interventional Study
Varicose Veins
No Placebo Group
Every participant receives an active treatment — no one gets a placebo.
At a Glance
- Age
- 18 – 90
- Sex
- Any
- Study type
- Interventional
- Purpose
- Treatment
- Participants needed
- 184 (estimated)
- Sponsor
- Center Of Phlebology · Research network
Who this trial is looking for
This trial is looking for adults with varicose veins in their legs. Participants will receive a laser treatment that may or may not include a special vacuum technique.
Are You a Good Fit for This Trial?
You may be able to join if
- I am over 18 years old.
- I have varicose veins in my legs that are at least 15 mm wide.
- I agree to take part in the trial.
You may not be able to join if
- I am pregnant or breastfeeding.
- I have cancer.
- I cannot or will not wear compression stockings.
- I am allergic to lidocaine.
- I have certain serious health conditions like diabetes or severe asthma.
- I have a history of deep vein thrombosis or superficial thrombophlebitis.
- I am living a sedentary lifestyle.
Summarized in plain language from this trial's official eligibility criteria. The full criteria are further down this page — only the research team can confirm whether you qualify.
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About This Trial
Endovenous thermal ablation (EVTA), including radiofrequency ablation (RFA) and endovenous laser ablation (EVLA), is considered the main method for the treatment of symptomatic truncal vein reflux. However, there are controversial data concerning their efficacy and safety in ablating large saphenous veins because of high risk of heat-induced thrombosis (EHIT), incomplete ablation and recanalizatio…
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Eligibility Criteria
Inclusion Criteria:
* Age over 18 years
* Varicose veins of the lower extremities with clinical class C2-C6 with a diameter of the GSV or SSV ≥ 15 mm in a standing position
* Informed consent
Exclusion Criteria:
* pregnancy or lactation
* malignant neoplasms
* inability or unwillingness of any pa…
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