Scientists track varicose veins from start to worse

NCT ID NCT04546750

Ongoing Knowledge-focused Sponsor: Russian Phlebological Association Source: ClinicalTrials.gov ↗

First seen Jun 29, 2026 · Last updated Jun 30, 2026 · Updated 1 time

Summary

This study follows 100 people with and without varicose veins to see how often the condition appears and how it changes over time. Participants get yearly checkups including ultrasound exams. The goal is to learn what factors make vein disease worse and how it naturally progresses.

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 help identify who is at risk for varicose veins and when to intervene, potentially preventing complications like blood clots or chronic vein problems.
What could go wrong: This is an observational study, not a treatment trial, so it won't directly test any new therapy. Results may not apply to the general population since participants are mostly family members of the researchers.

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Conditions

The condition(s) this trial relates to.

chronic venous insufficiency varicose disease venous insufficiency venous thromboembolism Venous Thrombosis

As listed by the trial registrant

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

THROMBOSES, VENOUS VARICOSE VEINS OF LOWER LIMB VENOUS INSUFFICIENCY

Contacts and locations

Locations

"Medalp" private surgery clinic

Saint Petersburg, Sankt-Peterburg, 197350, Russia

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