Iliac Vein Stenting in Advanced Chronic Venous Insufficiency
Brazil50 participantsStarted 2013-02
Plain-language summary
About 90 % of vascular symptoms affecting the lower limbs consist of venous diseases. Its highest incidence occurs from the second decade of life, affecting significantly the economically active population. Chronic Venous Insufficiency treatment aims to relieve symptoms, treat and prevent complications, prevent recurrences and provide cosmetic satisfaction with minimal side effects. It's current treatment includes some classic postural measures (leg elevation), elastic stockings and bandages compression therapy and possible medication (phlebotonics). The results in the medium and long term are unfavorable, since a large number of patients do not get better or evolves with recurrence of symptoms. Nowadays many, no prospective , not randomized , international studies have shown favorable results with endovascular treatment of obstruction in the iliac vein territory in patients with advanced Chronic Venous Insufficiency . The purpose of this prospective, double-blinded randomized study is to evaluate the results obtained with endovascular treatment, through the use of angioplasty and stenting in this group of patients when compared with clinical treatment .
Who can participate
Age range
18 Years – 80 Years
Sex
ALL
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Inclusion Criteria:
* Advanced Chronic Venous Insufficiency (CEAP 3-6) submitted to clinical treatment for at least 1 year with no response.
* Subject must be \> 18 and \< 80 years of age
* Willing to participate in and able to understand, read and sign the informed consent document before the planned procedure
* On duplex ultrasound: patent common femoral vein, and patent deep femoral vein, and/or femoral vein of the study leg
Exclusion Criteria:
* Subject cannot or will not provide written informed consent
* Previous venous stent implantation involving the study leg or inferior vena cava
* Previous venovenous bypass surgery involving the study leg
* Known metal allergy precluding endovascular stent implantation
* Known reaction or sensitivity to iodinated contrast that cannot be managed with premedication
* Subjects who are pregnant (women of childbearing potential must have a negative pregnancy test within 7 days prior to enrollment
* Acute deep venous thrombosis involving either leg
* Known history of chronic total occlusion of the common femoral vein of the study leg.
* Known history of thrombophilia (e.g., protein C or S deficiency, anti-thrombin III deficiency, presence of lupus anticoagulant, etc.)
* Venous compression caused by tumor encasement
* Venous outflow obstruction caused by tumor thrombus
* Life expectancy of less than 6 months
* Lower Extremity Arterial Insufficiency
* Elevated baseline blood creatinine (value greater than the upper limit of the normal r…
Questions worth asking your doctor
Bring these to your next appointment. They're a starting point for a shared conversation — not a sign you qualify or a recommendation to enrol.
1Based on my diagnosis and history, is this trial worth exploring for me — or is there a standard treatment we should try first?
2What does this trial's phase tell us about how much is already known about its safety and benefit?
3What would taking part actually involve for me — visits, tests, time, and travel?
4What are the known and possible risks or side effects I should weigh, and how would they be monitored?
5If this trial isn't the right fit, what other options or trials would you suggest I look into?
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Questions for the trial coordinator
The trial coordinator is the person who runs the study day to day. These cover the practical side — logistics, costs, and what taking part would actually mean for your life. The study team confirms whether you meet the criteria; these are questions to ask, not a sign you qualify.
1What does taking part actually involve week to week — how many visits, where, and how long does each one take?
2What costs are covered by the study, and what might I have to pay for myself, including travel, parking, or time off work?
3What happens during screening, and what happens if the study team confirms I don't meet the criteria after those tests?
4Who pays for the scans, blood work, and other tests the trial requires — the study, my insurance, or me?
5How will being in the trial affect my regular care, and will my own doctor stay informed and involved?
6Can I leave the trial at any point if I change my mind, and what would happen to my care if I do?
A starting point for the conversation — always confirm anything about your own eligibility, costs, and care with the study team and your doctor.
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