Calcium Dobesilate After Radiofrequency Ablation for Varicose Veins

Trial statusNot yet recruiting
Trial phasePhase 4
Trial typeInterventional
Biological sexAll
Age18-70
SponsorOguz Arslanturk

About this trial

This study evaluates whether calcium dobesilate, a venoactive drug, improves recovery after radiofrequency ablation (RFA) for varicose veins. Patients with great saphenous vein insufficiency undergoing RFA will be randomly assigned to receive either calcium dobesilate (500 mg twice daily) or standard care alone. The treatment starts 7 days before the procedure and continues for 30 days after. The primary outcome is postoperative pain at day 7. Secondary outcomes include pain at days 14 and 30, quality of life, ecchymosis, and return to daily activities.

Eligibility criteria

Qualifiers

Age 18-70 years

Symptomatic primary varicose veins (CEAP classification C2-C4)

Great saphenous vein insufficiency confirmed by duplex ultrasound (reflux >0.5 seconds)

Great saphenous vein diameter 5-12 mm

Disqualifiers

History of deep vein thrombosis

Peripheral arterial disease (ABI <0.9)

Active venous ulcer (CEAP C6)

Pregnancy or breastfeeding

Trial design

Treatments tested in this trial

  • calcium dobesilate

Treatment groups

250 Participants
are divided into 2 treatment groups

Sponsors and collaborators

Oguz Arslanturk

Lead sponsor

Bulent Ecevit University

Sponsor institution