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Radiofrequency Ablation vs Laser Ablation of the Incompetent Greater Saphenous Vein: A Prospective Randomized Trial
In Brief
A Phase 4 clinical trial evaluating Ablation of the Incompetent Greater Saphenous Vein, ClosureFAST radiofrequency catheter, and 1 other intervention for Chronic Venous Insufficiency. Completed, enrolled 200 participants across 1 site.
Detailed Summary
The aim of this study is to perform a randomized, prospective trial comparing the two current methods of treatment for chronic venous insufficiency, in an effort to evaluate complications and outcomes for each method, and ultimately, to see if one is superior to the other.
Study Details
Timeline
Interventions
For each patient, the Greater Saphenous Vein (GSV) will be accessed just below the knee. After liberal use of anesthesia, the patient will undergo an ablation of the GSV. Half the patients will have this procedure performed using the Laser Ablation device and half will be treated using the Radiofrequency Ablation device. They will be randomly assigned to treatment.