New study aims to fix racial bias in leg vein disease diagnosis

NCT ID NCT06798766

Recruiting now Knowledge-focused Sponsor: King's College London Source: ClinicalTrials.gov ↗

First seen Jun 26, 2026 · Last updated Jun 26, 2026

Summary

This study from King's College London focuses on how to better identify early skin changes from chronic venous insufficiency (CVI) in people with dark skin tones. Researchers will interview patients about their experiences and test new assessment techniques, like using touch and special photography. The goal is to create fairer, more accurate guidelines so that everyone, regardless of skin color, gets the same chance at early diagnosis and care.

What this could mean

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

What this could lead to: If successful, this could lead to better clinical guidelines and assessment tools for diagnosing chronic venous insufficiency in people with dark skin tones, reducing misdiagnosis and health disparities.
What could go wrong: This is a small, early-stage observational study (51 participants) focused on understanding and documenting skin changes. It does not test a treatment, so it will not directly improve health outcomes on its own.

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Conditions

The condition(s) this trial relates to.

chronic venous insufficiency cortical blindness ulcer of lower limbs Varicose Ulcer

As listed by the trial registrant

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

CHRONIC VENOUS DISEASE OF LOWER LIMBS CHRONIC VENOUS INSUFFICIENCY (CVI) CHRONIC VENOUS INSUFFICIENCY C2 OR HIGHER VENOUS LEG ULCER (VLU)

Contacts and locations

Locations

Guy's and St Thomas' NHS Foundation Trust
NOT_YET_RECRUITING

London, London, United Kingdom
King's College London
RECRUITING

London, United Kingdom

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