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Could simple leg exercises rewrite the story of chronic vein disease?

NCT ID NCT07777978

Disease control Sponsor: Abant Izzet Baysal University Source: ClinicalTrials.gov ↗

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First seen Aug 21, 2026 · Last updated Sep 01, 2026 · Updated 4 times

Summary

This trial tests whether a structured home-based exercise and education program, added to standard care, can improve quality of life and reduce leg symptoms in adults with chronic venous insufficiency—a condition where leg veins struggle to return blood to the heart. Around 120 participants will be randomly assigned to either receive the program or standard care with routine advice. The program includes a group education session, daily exercises for 8 weeks, and weekly check-ins. Researchers will measure changes in quality of life, symptoms, walking capacity, and leg swelling at 8 and 12 weeks.

What this could mean

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Active substance
A structured home-based exercise and education program
What this could lead to
If effective, this program could offer a simple, low-cost way to improve quality of life and reduce leg symptoms for people with chronic venous insufficiency.
What could go wrong
The trial is relatively small and the program depends on participants sticking to it at home. Results may vary, and it is not yet known if benefits will last beyond the 12-week follow-up.

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Study facts

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Phase

Not a phased trial

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Participants

About 120 people

The number the study aims to enrol. It can still change while the study runs.

Started

Aug 2026

Expected to finish

Sep 2027

An estimate. End dates often move.

Lead sponsor

Other sponsor

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Who can take part

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Ages

18 years and older

Sex

Anyone

Healthy volunteers

Not accepted

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Inclusion Criteria: * Aged 18 years or older * Physician-confirmed diagnosis of chronic venous insufficiency * CEAP clinical class C1-C4 * Ability to walk independently * Ability to understand written and verbal instructions and participate in the group education and home-based exercise program * Provision of written informed consent * Symptomatic chronic venous disease affecting at least one lower limb * Clinically stable and medically suitable for light-to-moderate exercise Exclusion Criteria: * Active or healed venous ulcer (CEAP clinical class C5 or C6) * Acute deep vein thrombosis or active thromboembolic disease * Lower-extremity surgery within the previous 3 months * Severe peripheral arterial disease * Uncontrolled cardiac, pulmonary, metabolic, or systemic disease * Neurological, orthopedic, or vestibular disorder that prevents performance of the prescribed exercises or walking tests * Pregnancy * Participation in another regular exercise or rehabilitation program during the study * Severe cognitive, psychiatric, or communication disorder that could prevent adherence to the study protocol * Active lower-extremity infection, cellulitis, or acute superficial vein thrombosis * Coexisting lymphedema or lower-extremity edema primarily attributable to a non-venous cause * Planned venous surgery, endovenous ablation, sclerotherapy, or another venous intervention during the 12-week study period

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Conditions

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chronic venous insufficiency cortical blindness

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Chronic venous insufficiency, cvi

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Contacts and locations

Locations

  • Bolu Abant Izzet Baysal University

    RECRUITING

    Bolu, Bolu, 14030, Turkey (Türkiye)

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