Tighter stockings after vein surgery: do they really help more?
NCT ID NCT05766579
First seen Jul 02, 2026 · Last updated Jul 02, 2026
Summary
This trial tests whether wearing compression stockings with a higher (32 mmHg) or lower (21 mmHg) pressure after radiofrequency ablation for varicose veins leads to less pain and swelling. About 64 adults with varicose veins and leg swelling will wear one of the two stocking types after their procedure. The goal is to find the best balance between effectiveness and comfort, since tighter stockings can be uncomfortable and reduce how often people wear them.
What this could mean
Our plain-language read of the trial. This is informational only — not medical advice or a prediction.
- Active substance
- elastic-compressive stockings (21 mmHg and 32 mmHg)
- What this could lead to
- If one compression level proves better, it could improve recovery comfort and guide standard care after vein ablation.
- What could go wrong
- This is a small, single-center trial, so results may not apply to all patients. The difference between stockings may be small or not meaningful.
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Conditions
The condition(s) this trial relates to.
As listed by the trial registrant
The condition terms exactly as the trial's registrant entered them.
Contacts and locations
Locations
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I.R.C.C.S. Policlinico San Donato
San Donato Milanese, Milan, 20097, Italy