CompletedNot Applicable

Adrenaline Reduces Ecchymoses and Hematomas and Improves Quality of Life After Classic Saphenous Vein Stripping

Greece40 participantsStarted 2015-09-10

Plain-language summary

Aim of the present study is to investigate the efficiency of adrenaline (epinephrine) used locally in reducing and avoiding post-operative formation of subcutaneous ecchymoses and hematomas, in comparison with traditional practice of hemostasis, and to assess improvement in the quality of life of subjects undergoing classic great saphenous vein stripping, who received or did not receive adrenaline as a local hemostatic.

Who can participate

Age range18 Years – 80 Years

SexALL

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Inclusion Criteria: * Age 18-80 years * CVI CEAP Class II or III * Informed consent signed Exclusion Criteria: * Age \<18 or \>80 years * CVI CEAP Class I or IV (venous ulcers) * Allergy to adrenaline history * No informed consent signed

What they're measuring

Subcutaneous ecchymoses number 1d-postop

Timeframe: 24 hours post-operatively

Subcutaneous ecchymoses number 8d-post-op

Timeframe: 192 hours post-operatively

Subcutaneous ecchymoses number 14d-post-op

Timeframe: 336 hours post-operatively

Subcutaneous hematomas number 1d-postop

Timeframe: 24 hours post-operatively

Subcutaneous hematomas number 8d-postop

Timeframe: 192 hours post-operatively

Subcutaneous hematomas number 14d-postop

Timeframe: 336 hours post-operatively

Subcutaneous ecchymoses total area 1d-postop

Timeframe: 24 hours post-operatively

Subcutaneous ecchymoses total area 8d-postop

Timeframe: 192 hours post-operatively

Trial details

NCT IDNCT04758728

SponsorJunior Doctors Network-Hellas

Sponsor typeOTHER

Study typeINTERVENTIONAL

Primary completion2016-05-14

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