Leg swelling relief: simple therapy shows promise for vein disease
NCT ID NCT06231940
First seen Jun 25, 2026 · Last updated Jun 27, 2026 · Updated 1 time
Summary
This study tested a treatment called Complex Decongestive Therapy (CDT) for people with venous insufficiency, a condition where leg veins struggle to send blood back to the heart. Twenty-one adults received either CDT plus exercises or exercises alone. The goal was to see if CDT could improve vein flow and reduce swelling. The study is complete, but results are not yet widely available.
What this could mean
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Active substance
Complex Decongestive Therapy (CDT) - a treatment involving manual lymph drainage, compression, and exercises to reduce swelling
What this could lead to
If it works, this could offer a non-drug way to ease swelling and discomfort in people with vein problems.
What could go wrong
This is a very small, completed study with only 21 participants. Results may not apply to everyone, and the treatment requires ongoing effort.
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Conditions
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Locations
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Beatriz María Bermejo Gil
Salamanca, Salamanca, 37007, Spain
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