When do varicose veins show best? new study aims to find out
NCT ID NCT07334028
First seen Jun 27, 2026 · Last updated Jun 27, 2026
Summary
This observational study looks at the best time to take infrared images of varicose veins after a person stands up from lying down. Researchers will take pictures every 5 seconds for 3 minutes in 20 patients with varicose veins. The goal is to improve imaging techniques for better diagnosis and treatment planning.
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 doctors get clearer infrared images of varicose veins, potentially improving diagnosis and treatment planning.
- What could go wrong
- This is a small, early observational study with only 20 participants. It does not test a treatment, so it may not lead to direct patient benefits.
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Study facts
What this study's own registry entry says, in plain language.
- Participants
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About 20 people
The number the study aims to enrol. It can still change while the study runs.
- Started
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Sep 2025
- Expected to finish
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Sep 2026
An estimate. End dates often move.
- 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
All patient attending our vein clinc for assessement of their varicose veins
- 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 undergoing venous duplex ultrasound scan for suspected varicose veins (primary or recurrent). * Able to stand still for 5 minutes. * Able to get on to and off of the surgical couch unaided. * Patient giving consent. Exclusion Criteria: * Refusing consent. * Unable to get on a couch or stand unaided. * Unable to stand still for 5 minutes.
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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.
How to take part
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The places running it
1 site. The list below names each one and where it is.
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The official record
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A doctor treating you
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Contacts and locations
Locations
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The Whiteley Clinic
RECRUITINGGuildford, Surrey, GU2 7RF, United Kingdom
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