Venous Pressure Measurement of the Great Saphenous Vein Using Controlled Compression Ultrasound in Healthy Persons and Patients With Chronic Venous Disease as a New Non Invasive Method for Investigation of the Pathophysiology in Primary Varicose Veins

June 28, 2010 updated by: University of Zurich

Part I:

Proof of concept trial to achieve normal venous pressure values under different provocation maneuvers in healthy persons

Part II:

Non invasive measurement of venous pressure under different provocation maneuvers in patients with chronic venous disease

Study Overview

Study Type

Observational

Enrollment (Anticipated)

60

Contacts and Locations

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Study Locations

Participation Criteria

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Eligibility Criteria

Ages Eligible for Study

18 years and older (Adult, Older Adult)

Accepts Healthy Volunteers

No

Genders Eligible for Study

All

Sampling Method

Probability Sample

Study Population

Patients with chronic venous disease with complete incompetence of the great saphenous vein

Description

Inclusion criteria:

Part I:

  • Healthy persons without clinical signs of venous disease, informed consent

Part II:

  • Patients with chronic venous disease with complete incompetence of the great saphenous vein (Hach IV)
  • Informed consent

Exclusion criteria:

Part I:

  • Clinical signs of venous disease, former deep vein thrombosis (DVT)

Part II:

  • Former deep vein thrombosis, former vein surgery

Study Plan

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How is the study designed?

Design Details

  • Observational Models: Cohort
  • Time Perspectives: Prospective

Collaborators and Investigators

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Study record dates

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Study Major Dates

Study Start

July 1, 2009

Study Completion

July 1, 2010

Study Registration Dates

First Submitted

October 22, 2009

First Submitted That Met QC Criteria

October 22, 2009

First Posted (Estimate)

October 23, 2009

Study Record Updates

Last Update Posted (Estimate)

June 29, 2010

Last Update Submitted That Met QC Criteria

June 28, 2010

Last Verified

June 1, 2010

More Information

Terms related to this study

Other Study ID Numbers

  • CT-02-2009-USZ

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