Influence of Flat-knitted Compression Stockings Class I and II on Venous Malformations

Influence of Flat-knitted Compression Stockings Class I and II on the Morphology of Venous Malformations - Is There a Therapeutic Effect?

Diseases with vascular malformations are rare and often congenital, affecting patients of all ages. Depending on their extent and localization, they can cause discomfort and, especially if activity is restricted, lead to loss or reduced quality of life.

The therapy is usually reserved for a few specialized centers and includes interventional sclerotherapy as well as conservative therapy by compression with appropriate compression stockings. However, there are currently no study-based recommendations for this approach.

The aim of this study is to prove a therapeutic effect of compression therapy using flat-knitted compression stockings on venous malformations of the extremities and to derive from this a therapy recommendation in connection with an improvement in the health status and quality of life.

For this purpose, patients with a confirmed venous malformation of the upper or lower extremity independent of previous therapy will be included. We will investigate patients with epi- and/or subfascial localization of the venous malformation independent of the local extent (cross-articular or not).

Study Overview

• Status: Completed
• Conditions: Vascular Diseases; Vascular Malformations; Venous Malformation; Vascular Malformation Peripheral
• Intervention / Treatment: Device: compression stockings class I; Device: compression stockings class II

• Study Type: Interventional
• Enrollment (Actual): 18
• Phase: Not Applicable

Contacts and Locations

Study Locations

• Germany
  • Erlangen, Germany, 91054
    • University Hospital of Erlangen, Vascular Surgery

Participation Criteria

Eligibility Criteria

• Ages Eligible for Study: Child; Adult; Older Adult
• Accepts Healthy Volunteers: No
• Genders Eligible for Study: All

Description

Inclusion Criteria:

• Patients with a confirmed venous malformation of the upper/lower extremity independent of previous therapy with epi- and/or subfascial localization of the venous malformation independent of the local extent (cross-articular or not)
• Compression stocking can be put on independently or by the parents
• Written declaration of consent present

Exclusion Criteria:

• Lack of compliance, patient is not available for control appointments
• Additional drug therapy (anticoagulation) for extensive venous malformations with threatening thromboembolic complications
• Known allergic reaction/intolerance to components of flat-knitted compression stockings
• Pregnancy
• Rejection of the study participation by the patient
• Contraindications for the planned MRI examination (pacemakers, implants not suitable for MRI, claustrophobia)
• Occurrence of an emergency situation
• Severe heart failure as contraindication for compression therapy
• Peripheral arterial disease as contraindication for compression therapy

Study Plan

How is the study designed?

Design Details

• Primary Purpose: Treatment
• Allocation: Randomized
• Interventional Model: Crossover Assignment
• Masking: Double

Number of Arms

2

Arms and Interventions

Participant Group / Arm	Intervention / Treatment
Other: Study group 1; Wearing of compression stockings class I between Investigation day 28 to 56. Wearing of compression stockings class II between Investigation day 56 to 84.	Device: compression stockings class I; Daily wearing of compression stockings class I for four weeks on the affected extremity.; Device: compression stockings class II; Daily wearing of compression stockings class II for four weeks on the affected extremity.
Other: Study group 2; Wearing of compression stockings class II between Investigation day 28 to 56. Wearing of compression stockings class I between Investigation day 56 to 84.	Device: compression stockings class I; Daily wearing of compression stockings class I for four weeks on the affected extremity.; Device: compression stockings class II; Daily wearing of compression stockings class II for four weeks on the affected extremity.

What is the study measuring?

Primary Outcome Measures

Outcome Measure	Measure Description	Time Frame
Volume Difference of Malformation to Baseline (no Compression) While Wearing Compression Stockings Class I and II Determined by MRI	Determination and comparison of volume difference of the malformation after application of compression stockings class I and II compared to baseline (no compression) measured non-invasively by MRI.	one day
Volume Difference of the Affected Extremity to Baseline (no Compression) While Wearing Compression Stockings Class I and II Determined by Perometre	Determination and comparison of volume difference of the affected extremity after application of compression stockings class I and II compared to baseline (no compression) measured non-invasively by perometre.	one day

Secondary Outcome Measures

Outcome Measure	Measure Description	Time Frame
Difference Between Quality of Life at Baseline (no Compression at Day 28) and Compression Classes I and II by Short Form-12 (SF-12) Health Survey at Day 56 or 84	SF-12v2 (SOEP-Version 2004) scale is a generic, multipurpose short-form survey with 12 questions selected from the SF-36 Health Survey which, when combined, scored and weighted, results in two scales of mental (MCS) and physical (PCS) functioning and overall health-related quality of life. A higher value indicates a better quality of life of the patient. The scores range from 0 to 100. The overall mean for each scale is 50 points and the standard deviation is 10 points in the SOEP sample.	up to two months

Collaborators and Investigators

• Sponsor: University Hospital Erlangen

Study record dates

Study Major Dates

• Study Start (Actual): October 1, 2017
• Primary Completion (Actual): March 1, 2019
• Study Completion (Actual): October 1, 2020

Study Registration Dates

• First Submitted: November 9, 2020
• First Submitted That Met QC Criteria: November 16, 2020
• First Posted (Actual): November 20, 2020

Study Record Updates

• Last Update Posted (Actual): March 16, 2021
• Last Update Submitted That Met QC Criteria: March 15, 2021
• Last Verified: March 1, 2021

More Information

Terms related to this study

• Keywords: MRI; Quality of life; Magnetic Resonance Imaging; Compression therapy; Compression stockings class I; Compression stockings class II; Short-Form 12 (SF-12); Wearing comfort; Perometre
• Additional Relevant MeSH Terms: Cardiovascular Diseases; Cardiovascular Abnormalities; Vascular Diseases; Congenital Abnormalities; Vascular Malformations
• Other Study ID Numbers: VM_Compression

Plan for Individual participant data (IPD)

• Plan to Share Individual Participant Data (IPD)?: No

Drug and device information, study documents

• Studies a U.S. FDA-regulated drug product: No
• Studies a U.S. FDA-regulated device product: No