New study tests pill to ease pain after varicose vein procedure

NCT ID NCT07390097

Not yet recruiting Symptom relief Sponsor: Oguz Arslanturk Source: ClinicalTrials.gov ↗

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

Summary

This study tests whether taking calcium dobesilate before and after radiofrequency ablation for varicose veins can reduce pain and improve quality of life. 250 adults with symptomatic varicose veins will be randomly assigned to receive the drug or standard care. The main goal is to measure pain levels one week after the procedure.

What this could mean

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

Active substance: calcium dobesilate
What this could lead to: If it works, this could point toward a simple pill to ease pain and speed up recovery after varicose vein treatment.
What could go wrong: This is a Phase 4 trial, but it's still early and small. The drug may not reduce pain more than standard care, and side effects like stomach upset are possible.

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Conditions

The condition(s) this trial relates to.

chronic venous insufficiency Pain, Postoperative varicose disease venous insufficiency

As listed by the trial registrant

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

CHRONIC VENOUS INSUFFICIENCY GREAT SAPHENOUS VEIN INSUFFICIENCY VARICOSE VEINS LEG

Contacts and locations

Locations

Zonguldak Bulent Ecevit University Hospital, Department of Cardiovascular Surgery

Kozlu, Zonguldak Province, 67600, Turkey (Türkiye)

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