The aim of our study was to compare the effectiveness of active and passive practices in patients with CVI.
Volunteers who have been diagnosed with venous insufficiency according to the criteria of inclusion, who applied to Cardiovascular Surgery Department will be included this study. Participants will be randomly allocated 3 groups using the 'Research Randomizer' website. In all groups, a common evaluation protocol will be applied to the patients. Compression therapy will be applied to the first group. Active treatment in addition to compression therapy will be applied to the second group. Passive treatment in addition to compression therapy will be applied to the third group.
Study Type
INTERVENTIONAL
Allocation
RANDOMIZED
Purpose
TREATMENT
Masking
DOUBLE
Enrollment
66
Endurance training with a resistance-free bicycle ergometer Strength training with bodyweight Non-resistance ankle pumping exercises
Classical massage including superficial and deep stroking and friction methods for the lower extremity.
Symmetrical biphasic current at a frequency of 30-85 Hz
Istanbul University-Cerrahpasa
Istanbul, Büyükçekmece, Turkey (Türkiye)
Circumference measurements
Circumference measurements will be recorded at 4 cm intervals to evaluated to edema.
Time frame: Change from Baseline circumferences at 8 weeks.
Visual Analogue Scale (VAS)
The levels of pain felt rest/activity/night will be measured using visual analogue scale (VAS). Patients will be asked to evaluate their pain status with a 10-point scale and high scores are positively correlated with pain.
Time frame: Assessment will be performed at baseline and at 8 weeks.
Venous Clinical Severity Score (VCSS)
Clinical severity will be measured by Venous Clinical Severity Score (VCSS).The VCSS was subsequently developed as an evaluative instrument that would be responsive to changes in disease severity over time and in response to treatment.The total score is at least 0 and at most 30, and the low scores are positively correlated with the severe clinical condition.
Time frame: Assessment will be performed tat baseline and at 8 weeks.
Handheld Dynamometer
The muscle strength of the gastrocnemius and tibialis anterior muscles will be evaluated using the handheld dynamometer.
Time frame: Assessment will be performed at baseline and at 8 weeks.
6-Minute Walking Test
Functional capacity will be evaluated with the 6-minute walking test. The 6-minute walking test (6 MWT) is a submaximal exercise test that entails measurement of distance walked over a span of 6 minutes.
Time frame: Assessment will be performed at baseline and at 8 weeks.
10-Meter Walking Test
Walking speed will be evaluated with the 10-meter walking test. 10-meter walking test is used to assess walking speed in meters/second (m/s) over a short distance.
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Compression therapy is a treatment applied to patients in the form of Four Layer Compression Bandage and Compression Stocking. Four Layer Compression Bandage is a treatment that requires four different types of bandages. The compression stocking is an elastic stock with various tension and length.
Time frame: Assessment will be performed at baseline and at 8 weeks.
Chronic Venous Disease Quality of Life Questionnaire (CIVIQ) 20
Quality of Life will be evaluated with the Chronic Venous Disease Quality of Life Questionnaire (CIVIQ) 20. CIVIQ 20 is a disease-related quality of life assessment form especially for chronic venous insufficiency patients. The total score is at least 0 and at most 100, and the higher scores indicate better quality of life.
Time frame: Assessment will be performed at baseline and at 8 weeks.