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Administrative data

NCT number NCT03893201
Other study ID # 2017/2087
Secondary ID
Status Completed
Phase
First received
Last updated
Start date April 11, 2018
Est. completion date January 31, 2020

Study information

Verified date March 2020
Source Singapore General Hospital
Contact n/a
Is FDA regulated No
Health authority
Study type Observational

Clinical Trial Summary

The study aims to assess the efficacy of VenaSealâ„¢ Closure System (VCS) for the treatment of lower extremity superficial truncal veins in a real-world clinical setting, in a multi-racial Asian population in Singapore.


Description:

The purpose of the ASVS study is to investigate the performance of cyanoacrylate glue closure (CAC) in a real-world post market evaluation setting in which multiple incompetent superficial saphenous truncal veins - namely (great saphenous vein (GSV), short saphenous vein (SSV), anterior accessory saphenous vein (AASV) - will be treated at the same setting, and compression stockings will not be used postoperatively. Unlike previous studies, the inclusion criteria for this study will be liberalized, and veins up to 12mm in diameter will be treated. As such, ASVS will be the first published prospective trial conducted in Asia on a predominantly Asian cohort of patients to report on the performance of CAC for incompetent GSV and non-GSV trunks. This study specifically focuses on the initial technical outcomes, safety, anatomical occlusion and patient experience with CAC applied with broader inclusion of patients than previous trials.


Recruitment information / eligibility

Status Completed
Enrollment 100
Est. completion date January 31, 2020
Est. primary completion date January 31, 2020
Accepts healthy volunteers
Gender All
Age group 21 Years to 90 Years
Eligibility Inclusion Criteria:

- Age > 21 years old and able to understand the requirements of the study and to provide informed consent

- C2 - C5 symptomatic veins / Chronic Venous Insufficiency

- Symptomatic primary GSV, SSV or AASV incompetence, with reflux > 0.5 seconds on colour Duplex, including one or more of the following symptoms: aching, throbbing, heaviness, fatigue, pruritus, night cramps, restlessness, generalized pain or discomfort, swelling

- Patients who had GSV, SSV or AASV diameters of 3mm to 12mm in the standing position

Exclusion Criteria:

- Current DVT or history of DVT

- Recurrent varicose veins

- Pregnant patients

- Arterial Disease (ABPI<0.8)

- Sepsis

- Patients who are unwilling to participate

- Inability or unwillingness to complete questionnaires

- Adverse reaction to sclerosant or cyanoacrylate

- GSV, SSV or AASV severely tortuous

- Life expectancy < 1 year

- Active treatment for malignancy other than non-melanoma skin cancer

- Current, regular use of systemic anticoagulation (e.g. warfarin, heparin)

- Daily use of narcotic analgesia or NSAIDS to control pain associated with venous disease

Study Design


Intervention

Other:
Questionnaires
Questionnaires to assess quality of life

Locations

Country Name City State
Singapore Sengkang General Hospital Singapore
Singapore Singapore General Hospital Singapore

Sponsors (1)

Lead Sponsor Collaborator
Singapore General Hospital

Country where clinical trial is conducted

Singapore, 

References & Publications (11)

Brothers MF, Kaufmann JC, Fox AJ, Deveikis JP. n-Butyl 2-cyanoacrylate--substitute for IBCA in interventional neuroradiology: histopathologic and polymerization time studies. AJNR Am J Neuroradiol. 1989 Jul-Aug;10(4):777-86. — View Citation

Darwood RJ, Theivacumar N, Dellagrammaticas D, Mavor AI, Gough MJ. Randomized clinical trial comparing endovenous laser ablation with surgery for the treatment of primary great saphenous varicose veins. Br J Surg. 2008 Mar;95(3):294-301. doi: 10.1002/bjs.6101. — View Citation

Marsden G, Perry M, Kelley K, Davies AH; Guideline Development Group. Diagnosis and management of varicose veins in the legs: summary of NICE guidance. BMJ. 2013 Jul 24;347:f4279. doi: 10.1136/bmj.f4279. — View Citation

Morrison N, Gibson K, McEnroe S, Goldman M, King T, Weiss R, Cher D, Jones A. Randomized trial comparing cyanoacrylate embolization and radiofrequency ablation for incompetent great saphenous veins (VeClose). J Vasc Surg. 2015 Apr;61(4):985-94. doi: 10.1016/j.jvs.2014.11.071. Epub 2015 Jan 31. — View Citation

Nesbitt C, Bedenis R, Bhattacharya V, Stansby G. Endovenous ablation (radiofrequency and laser) and foam sclerotherapy versus open surgery for great saphenous vein varices. Cochrane Database Syst Rev. 2014 Jul 30;(7):CD005624. doi: 10.1002/14651858.CD005624.pub3. Review. — View Citation

Rabe E, Otto J, Schliephake D, Pannier F. Efficacy and safety of great saphenous vein sclerotherapy using standardised polidocanol foam (ESAF): a randomised controlled multicentre clinical trial. Eur J Vasc Endovasc Surg. 2008 Feb;35(2):238-45. Epub 2007 Nov 7. — View Citation

Rasmussen LH, Lawaetz M, Bjoern L, Vennits B, Blemings A, Eklof B. Randomized clinical trial comparing endovenous laser ablation, radiofrequency ablation, foam sclerotherapy and surgical stripping for great saphenous varicose veins. Br J Surg. 2011 Aug;98(8):1079-87. doi: 10.1002/bjs.7555. — View Citation

Shepherd AC, Gohel MS, Brown LC, Metcalfe MJ, Hamish M, Davies AH. Randomized clinical trial of VNUS ClosureFAST radiofrequency ablation versus laser for varicose veins. Br J Surg. 2010 Jun;97(6):810-8. doi: 10.1002/bjs.7091. — View Citation

Siribumrungwong B, Noorit P, Wilasrusmee C, Attia J, Thakkinstian A. A systematic review and meta-analysis of randomised controlled trials comparing endovenous ablation and surgical intervention in patients with varicose vein. Eur J Vasc Endovasc Surg. 2012 Aug;44(2):214-23. doi: 10.1016/j.ejvs.2012.05.017. Epub 2012 Jun 15. Review. — View Citation

Tang TY, Kam JW, Gaunt ME. ClariVein® - Early results from a large single-centre series of mechanochemical endovenous ablation for varicose veins. Phlebology. 2017 Feb;32(1):6-12. doi: 10.1177/0268355516630154. Epub 2016 Jul 9. — View Citation

Vanlangenhove P, De Keukeleire K, Everaert K, Van Maele G, Defreyne L. Efficacy and safety of two different n-butyl-2-cyanoacrylates for the embolization of varicoceles: a prospective, randomized, blinded study. Cardiovasc Intervent Radiol. 2012 Jun;35(3):598-606. doi: 10.1007/s00270-011-0188-9. Epub 2011 Jun 3. — View Citation

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Outcome

Type Measure Description Time frame Safety issue
Primary Technical Success at time of procedure Occlusion of treated vein post-procedure Immediately post-op
Primary Change in anatomy of treated vessel Anatomical Success as measured at each timepoint using ultrasound to ensure no re-opening of treated vessel 2 weeks, 3 months, 6 months and 12 months post-procedure
Secondary Quality of Life Score using the EQ-5D questionnaire EQ5D is used to assess quality of life based on Mobility, Self-Care, Usual Activities, Pain/Discomfort and Anxiety, rated at 5 levels: no problems, slight problems, moderate problems, severe problems, unable to perform activity. Inputs from this questionnaire is used to observe for changes in quality of life overtime. Baseline, 2 weeks, 3 months, 6 months and 12 months post-operation
Secondary Quality of Life Score using the Chronic Venous Insufficiency Questionnaire (CIVIQ) CIVIQ is a questionnaire based on three dimensions - pain, physical and psychological, based on a scale from 1 to 5 (no trouble, slight, moderate, considerable, severe). Based on inputs, Global Index Score (GIS) will be tabulated, ranging for 0 to 100 - the higher the value, the poorer the quality of life. Baseline, 2 weeks, 3 months, 6 months and 12 months post-operation
Secondary Quality of Life score using the Aberdeen Varicose Vein Questionnaire (AVVQ) To measure health status of varicose veins patients based on symptoms and impact on daily activities. A total score ranging from 0 to 100 will be tabulated, with 100 being worst quality of life Baseline, 2 weeks, 3 months, 6 months and 12 months post-operation
Secondary Clinical Change usin Venous Clinical Severity Score (VCSS) VCSS evaluates the severity of hallmarks of venous disease - 0 (none), 1 (mild), 2 (moderate), 3 (severe). Baseline, 2 weeks, 3 months, 6 months and 12 months post-operation
Secondary Pain Score Using a numerical rating scale, which ranges from 0 (no pain) to 10 (severe pain) First 10 days post-operation
Secondary Time taken to return to work and normal activities 10 days post-op
Secondary Occlusion rates Duplex ultrasound performed at specific timepoints to ensure that treated vein is occluded 2 weeks, 3 months, 6 months and 12 months post-operation
Secondary Patient satisfaction with treatment A short survey to assess patient satisfaction and if there are any observed improvement in terms of appearance and symptoms post-procedure. 2 weeks, 3 months, 6 months and 12 months post-procedure
Secondary Cost Effectiveness of the intervention To evaluate the cost involved with procedure performed 12 months post-procedure
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