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Mr Anthony Mekako


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Be Part of Research - Trial Details - EVLT for Sapheno-Popliteal incompetence and SS Reflux: A RCT
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EVLT for Sapheno-Popliteal incompetence and SS Reflux: A RCT

Not Recruiting

Open to: All Genders

Age: Adult

Hull

Medical Conditions

Surgery: Short saphenous system varicose veins

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Not provided at time of registration

Start dates may differ between countries and research sites. The research team are responsible for keeping the information up-to-date.  

The recruitment start and end dates are as follows:

15 Sep 2005 01 Sep 2007

Publications

2006 Results article in http://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pubmed/16802211 results

Interventional

Intervention Type : Procedure/Surgery
Intervention Description : Data will be collected using an IBM computer and a specifically designed Microsoft Access database. The primary outcome measure will be compared between the groups by a chi-square test with continuity correction. Quality of life measures at each time point will be compared between the groups by an analysis of covariance, adjusting for the corresponding baseline values. Statistical advice will be sought from Dr Eric Gardiner, statistical consultant, who holds an honorary contract with the Hull and East Yorkshire Hospitals Trust. Health Economic advice regarding cost effectiveness / benefit analysis will be sought from the Centre of Health Economics, the University of York.Randomisation will be carried out using envelopes method.




You can take part if:



You may not be able to take part if:


1. Patients whose varicose veins will be conservatively managed2. Inability to give informed written consent3. Symptomatic varicose veins which on venous duplex are not attributable to SPJ incompetence and SSV reflux4. Evidence of deep venous reflux on duplex scan5. Patients on anticoagulants


Below are the locations for where you can take part in the trial. Please note that not all sites may be open.

  • Alderson House
    Hull
    HU3 2JZ

This information has not yet been provided by the study team. You'll have an opportunity to discuss any risks and benefits that may be associated with this study prior to consenting to taking part.

Mr Anthony Mekako



The study is sponsored by Record Provided by the NHSTCT Register - 2006 Update - Department of Health and funded by The North and South Bank Research and Development Consortium (UK).



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Read full details for Trial ID: ISRCTN56883670
Last updated 15 November 2011

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