Brazil launches major study to map hidden vein disease crisis
NCT ID NCT06683586
First seen Jun 27, 2026 · Last updated Jun 27, 2026
Summary
This study looked at 650 Brazilian patients with chronic venous disease (CVD), a condition that causes leg swelling, skin changes, and ulcers due to faulty veins. Researchers collected data on risk factors like obesity and smoking, other health problems, and treatments used. The goal was to create a detailed picture of CVD in Brazil to help doctors manage it better.
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Study facts
What this study's own registry entry says, in plain language.
- Participants
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650 people
The number who actually took part.
- Started
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Oct 2024
- Finished
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Dec 2025
- Lead sponsor
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Other sponsor
The registry's catch-all category, for sponsors it does not file as a company, a government agency, or a research network.
Who can take part
This study's own entry requirements. Only the study team can say for certain whether you qualify.
Who is studied
Adult patients (≥ 18 years) diagnosed with chronic venous disease.
- Ages
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18 years and older
- Sex
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Anyone
- Healthy volunteers
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Not accepted
This study is not open to healthy volunteers. The entry requirements below say who it is open to.
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Copied word for word from the study's registry entry, so the wording is the study team's rather than ours.
Inclusion Criteria: * Patients of both sexes diagnosed with chronic venous disease; * Age equal to or greater than 18 years; * Signature of the informed consent form. Exclusion Criteria: * Non-agreement to participate in the study; * Pregnant women.
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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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Hospital das Clinicas HCFMUSP
São Paulo, 0543000, Brazil
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