This is a prospective, non-randomized study in which patients who meet eligibility criteria and consent to participate will undergo a minimally invasive procedure using radiofrequency (RF) energy for ablation of the great saphenous vein (GSV).
Subjects who meet eligibility criteria will undergo a procedure using the Venclose Radiofrequency (RF) System to treat the great saphenous vein. The technique involves percutaneous access and insertion of the endovenous sectional radiofrequency (EVSRF™) catheter into the target vein under ultrasound guidance and relies on the use of local anesthesia and thermal energy, from a radiofrequency generator, applied to the target vein. After each treatment, the EVSRF™ catheter is withdrawn a single length of the heating coil and another treatment is performed, until the entire vessel has been treated. After the treatment procedure, subjects will be evaluated four (4) times to assess vein recanalization and reflux, and to determine the incidence of adverse events.
Study Type
INTERVENTIONAL
Allocation
NA
Purpose
TREATMENT
Masking
NONE
Enrollment
25
Treatment of great saphenous vein (GSV) using Venclose RF System
Venenzentrum am Bruehl
Leipzig, Germany
Vein Occlusion Rate
Percentage of limbs with occlusion of the treated vein
Time frame: 3 days
Vein Occlusion Rate
Percentage of limbs with occlusion of the treated vein
Time frame: 3 months
Vein Occlusion Rate
Percentage of limbs with occlusion of the treated vein
Time frame: 6 months
Vein Occlusion Rate
Percentage of limbs with occlusion of the treated vein
Time frame: 12 months
Reflux-free Rate
Percentage of limbs without reflux in the treated vein
Time frame: 3 days
Reflux-free Rate
Percentage of limbs without reflux in the treated vein
Time frame: 3 months
Reflux-free Rate
Percentage of limbs without reflux in the treated vein
Time frame: 6 months
Reflux-free Rate
Percentage of limbs without reflux in the treated vein
Time frame: 12 months
Clinical Etiologic Anatomic Pathophysiologic (CEAP) Classification
Clinical signs and symptoms of lower limb venous disease (Scale C0-C6: MIN: C0=no visible or palpable signs of venous disease; MAX: C6=active venous ulcer)
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Time frame: Baseline
Clinical Etiologic Anatomic Pathophysiologic (CEAP) Classification
Clinical signs and symptoms of lower limb venous disease (Scale C0-C6: MIN: C0=no visible or palpable signs of venous disease; MAX: C6=active venous ulcer)
Time frame: 3 days
Clinical Etiologic Anatomic Pathophysiologic (CEAP) Classification
Clinical signs and symptoms of lower limb venous disease (Scale C0-C6: MIN: C0=no visible or palpable signs of venous disease; MAX: C6=active venous ulcer
Time frame: 3 months
Clinical Etiologic Anatomic Pathophysiologic (CEAP) Classification
Clinical signs and symptoms of lower limb venous disease (Scale C0-C6: MIN: C0=no visible or palpable signs of venous disease; MAX: C6=active venous ulcer)
Time frame: 6 months
Clinical Etiologic Anatomic Pathophysiologic (CEAP) Classification
Clinical signs and symptoms of lower limb venous disease (Scale C0-C6: MIN: C0=no visible or palpable signs of venous disease; MAX: C6=active venous ulcer)
Time frame: 12 months
Venous Clinical Severity Score (VCSS)
Assessment of venous disease (Scale 0-30: MIN=0 (least severe); MAX=30 (most severe))
Time frame: Baseline
Venous Clinical Severity Score (VCSS)
Assessment of venous disease (Scale 0-30: MIN=0 (least severe); MAX=30 (most severe))
Time frame: 3 days
Venous Clinical Severity Score (VCSS)
Assessment of venous disease (Scale 0-30: MIN=0 (least severe); MAX=30 (most severe))
Time frame: 3 months
Venous Clinical Severity Score (VCSS)
Assessment of venous disease (Scale 0-30: MIN=0 (least severe); MAX=30 (most severe))
Time frame: 6 months
Venous Clinical Severity Score (VCSS)
Assessment of venous disease (Scale 0-30: MIN=0 (least severe); MAX=30 (most severe))
Time frame: 12 months
Presence of Complications From GSV Intervention
Number of limbs that presented with the listed complications and side effects resulting from the GSV intervention
Time frame: up to 3 days
Presence of Complications From GSV Intervention
Number of limbs that presented with the listed complications and side effects resulting from the GSV intervention
Time frame: 3 months
Presence of Complications From GSV Intervention
Number of limbs that presented with the listed complications and side effects resulting from the GSV intervention
Time frame: 6 months
Presence of Complications From GSV Intervention
Number of limbs that presented with the listed complications and side effects resulting from the GSV intervention
Time frame: 12 months