Can shoe insoles help your leg veins? new study says maybe
NCT ID NCT07234240
First seen Jun 27, 2026 · Last updated Jun 27, 2026
Summary
This study tested whether special insoles called Light Legs can improve blood flow in the legs (venous return) and quality of life in people with vein problems. Fifty-four adults used the insoles for 14 days and filled out questionnaires about their symptoms and how easy the insoles were to use. The goal was to see if the insoles provided quick relief and made daily life better.
What this could mean
Our plain-language read of the trial. This is informational only — not medical advice or a prediction.
- Active substance
- insoles (medical device)
- What this could lead to
- If effective, these insoles could offer a simple, non-drug way to ease symptoms and improve quality of life for people with venous return problems.
- What could go wrong
- This is a small, short-term study (54 people, 14 days) with no blinding or placebo control, so results may not be reliable or lasting.
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Conditions
The condition(s) this trial relates to.
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Contacts and locations
Locations
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Juliana Gouveia
Porto, Portugal
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