Blood thinners after varicose vein surgery: safe or risky? new study investigates

NCT ID NCT07208695

Not yet recruiting Knowledge-focused Sponsor: Chengdu University of Traditional Chinese Medicine Source: ClinicalTrials.gov ↗

First seen Jun 27, 2026 · Last updated Jun 27, 2026

Summary

This study looks at 40 people who take blood thinners (like aspirin or warfarin) and undergo radiofrequency ablation for varicose veins. Researchers will compare bleeding risks and vein closure rates over 6 months between those on blood thinners and those not. The goal is to see if continuing these medications after the procedure is safe.

What this could mean

Our plain-language read of the trial. This is informational only — not medical advice or a prediction.

Active substance: oral antiplatelet drugs (e.g., aspirin, clopidogrel) or oral anticoagulant drugs (e.g., warfarin, direct oral anticoagulants)
What this could lead to: If successful, this could help doctors understand whether it is safe to continue blood thinners after varicose vein treatment, potentially guiding safer medication management.
What could go wrong: This is a small observational study with only 40 participants, not a randomized trial. It cannot prove cause and effect, and results may not apply to all patients.

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Conditions

The condition(s) this trial relates to.

varicose disease

As listed by the trial registrant

The condition terms exactly as the trial's registrant entered them.

ANTICOAGULANT DRUGS LOWER EXTREMITY VARICOSE VEINS ORAL ANTIPLATELE RADIOFREQUENCY ABLATION

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