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NCT02236338 · ClinicalTrials.gov registry record · Phase 4

Radiofrequency Ablation vs Laser Ablation of the Incompetent Greater Saphenous Vein

A Phase 4 study of Chronic Venous Insufficiency, sponsored by Virginia Commonwealth University.

Completed
Registry status
Phase 4
Development phase
200
Enrollment target
1
Study location

NCT02236338 is a Phase 4 study of Chronic Venous Insufficiency that has completed, run by Virginia Commonwealth University. The registered enrollment target is 200 participants, above the 110-participant average among 3 other Chronic Venous Insufficiency trials with a reported enrollment target (82% higher). The trial reports 1 study location across 1 state.

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The verdict

NCT02236338, a Phase 4 study of Chronic Venous Insufficiency, has completed, sponsored by Virginia Commonwealth University.

COMPLETED
Registry status
Phase 4
Development phase
200 participants
Enrollment target
1
Study location

Study 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.

Interventions

  • PROCEDURE Ablation of the Incompetent Greater Saphenous Vein
  • DEVICE ClosureFAST radiofrequency catheter
  • DEVICE EVLT 980nm diode laser system

Study Locations (1)

Virginia

  • Virginia Commonwealth University - Richmond

Trial Details

FieldValue
Enrollment Target 200 participants
Start Date 2008-09
Est. Completion 2016-08-11
Phase Phase 4

Sponsor

Virginia Commonwealth University

558 total trials

What the Registry Record Tells You About NCT02236338

The ClinicalTrials.gov registry entry for NCT02236338 describes a study currently listed as completed, categorized as Phase 4. The registered enrollment target is 200 participants, a figure that helps gauge the scale of data the investigators plan to collect, above the 110-participant average among 3 other Chronic Venous Insufficiency trials with a reported enrollment target (82% higher). The listed sponsor is Virginia Commonwealth University, which has 558 total studies on file at ClinicalTrials.gov.

The record links to 1 condition, with Chronic Venous Insufficiency appearing as the primary indexed condition, and to 3 interventions - of which Ablation of the Incompetent Greater Saphenous Vein is the first listed.

NCT02236338 reports 1 study location spanning 1 distinct geographic area - top geographies include Virginia.

Frequently Asked Questions

What is clinical trial NCT02236338 about?

NCT02236338 is a clinical study titled "Radiofrequency Ablation vs Laser Ablation of the Incompetent Greater Saphenous Vein". 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.

What is the current status of trial NCT02236338?

This trial is currently completed. It is a Phase 4 study. The enrollment target is 200 participants. The study started on 2008-09. Estimated completion is 2016-08-11.

What conditions does trial NCT02236338 study?

This clinical trial studies the following conditions: Chronic Venous Insufficiency.

What interventions are being tested in trial NCT02236338?

The interventions under investigation include: Ablation of the Incompetent Greater Saphenous Vein (PROCEDURE), ClosureFAST radiofrequency catheter (DEVICE), EVLT 980nm diode laser system (DEVICE).

Who is sponsoring clinical trial NCT02236338?

This trial is sponsored by Virginia Commonwealth University, which has 558 total clinical trials registered on ClinicalTrials.gov.

Where is trial NCT02236338 being conducted?

This trial has 1 study location across Virginia. Contact the study sites directly through ClinicalTrials.gov for enrollment availability.

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