Status:
COMPLETED
SOCKNLEG Compression Stocking Kit : User Friendliness
Lead Sponsor:
University of Zurich
Conditions:
Venous Insufficiency of Leg
Eligibility:
All Genders
65+ years
Phase:
NA
Brief Summary
The investigators aim to evaluate the user friendliness of a newly designed leg compression stocking kit, the SOCKNLEG, compared to a standard leg compression stocking of the same compression strength...
Eligibility Criteria
Inclusion
- Informed Consent as documented by signature
- Male or postmenopausal female patient, aged over 65 years of age
- Diagnosed venous insufficiency stage C3-C6 (according to CEAP (Clinical, Etiologic, Anatomic, Pathophysiologic) -classification for venous diseases)
Exclusion
- Venous leg ulcer with a surface \>5cm2
- Peripheral artery disease (PAD) or media calcinosis (Ankle-Brachial-Index \<0.8 or \>1.3)
- Difference in brachial blood pressure \>20mmHg in both arms
- Suspected polyneuropathy with ≥4 sensible test areas, measured with the Semmes-Weinstein-Monofilament-Test
- Inability to reach the forefoot with their hands
- Inability to follow the procedures of the study
- Bed-ridden hospitalized patients who are not able to leave the bed or sit upright for a few consecutive hours
Key Trial Info
Start Date :
January 10 2018
Trial Type :
INTERVENTIONAL
Allocation :
ACTUAL
End Date :
June 30 2018
Estimated Enrollment :
47 Patients enrolled
Trial Details
Trial ID
NCT03429959
Start Date
January 10 2018
End Date
June 30 2018
Last Update
June 27 2019
Active Locations (1)
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Department of Dermatology, University Hospital of Zurich, Switzerland
Zurich, Switzerland, CH-8091