Status:

COMPLETED

Polidocanol Endovenous Microfoam (PEM) Versus Vehicle for the Treatment of Saphenofemoral Junction (SFJ) Incompetence

Lead Sponsor:

Boston Scientific Corporation

Conditions:

Varicose Veins

Eligibility:

All Genders

18-75 years

Phase:

PHASE3

Brief Summary

Varicose veins are enlarged, noticeably bulging veins, which commonly occur in the legs and may cause discomfort. In this study, patients with varicose veins in the legs will be participating. The pur...

Eligibility Criteria

Inclusion

  • Incompetence of SFJ associated with incompetence of the GSV or other major accessory vein
  • Ability to comprehend and sign an informed consent document and complete study questionnaires in English
  • Ability to record symptoms in accordance with the protocol
  • Symptomatic varicose veins
  • Visible varicose veins

Exclusion

  • Patients who only have telangiectatic or reticular veins (Clinical Finding C1, as assessed by CEAP Classification of Venous Disorders).
  • Leg obesity impairing the ability to access the vein to be treated and/or to apply post-procedure compression bandaging and stockings
  • Ultrasonographic or other evidence of current or previous deep vein thrombosis or occlusion
  • Deep vein reflux unless clinically insignificant in comparison to superficial reflux
  • Peripheral arterial disease precluding the wearing of post-procedure compression bandaging and stockings
  • Reduced mobility
  • Major surgery, prolonged hospitalization or pregnancy within 3 months of screening
  • Major co-existing disease (e.g. malignancy; pulmonary disease; renal or hepatic insufficiency; serious skin disease/condition that may compromise the ability of the patient to comply with the compression protocol, etc.)
  • Known allergic response to polidocanol or heparin, including history of heparin-induced thrombocytopenia, and/or multiple allergic reactions
  • Current alcohol or drug abuse
  • Pregnant or lactating women
  • Women of childbearing potential not using effective contraception
  • History of DVT, pulmonary embolism, or stroke

Key Trial Info

Start Date :

November 1 2010

Trial Type :

INTERVENTIONAL

Allocation :

ACTUAL

End Date :

August 1 2014

Estimated Enrollment :

235 Patients enrolled

Trial Details

Trial ID

NCT01231373

Start Date

November 1 2010

End Date

August 1 2014

Last Update

April 21 2021

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Dothan, Alabama, United States, 36303

2

San Diego, California, United States, 92120

3

San Diego, California, United States, 92121

4

Lafayette, Indiana, United States, 47905