A randomised controlled trial investigating the role of subfascial endoscopic perforator vein surgery (SEPS) in the prevention of recurrence in recurrent long saphenous varicose veins
| ISRCTN | ISRCTN77323728 |
|---|---|
| DOI | https://doi.org/10.1186/ISRCTN77323728 |
| Protocol serial number | N0211091333 |
| Sponsor | Department of Health (UK) |
| Funder | Royal Surrey County Hospital NHS Trust |
- Submission date
- 12/09/2003
- Registration date
- 12/09/2003
- Last edited
- 30/09/2016
- Recruitment status
- No longer recruiting
- Overall study status
- Completed
- Condition category
- Circulatory System
Prospectively registered
Protocol
Statistical analysis plan
Results
Individual participant data
Record updated in last year
Plain English summary of protocol
Not provided at time of registration
Contact information
Dr Mark Whiteley
Scientific
Scientific
The Whiteley Clinic
1 Stirling House
Stirling Road
Guildford
GU2 7RF
United Kingdom
Study information
| Primary study design | Interventional |
|---|---|
| Study design | Randomised controlled trial |
| Secondary study design | Randomised controlled trial |
| Study type | Participant information sheet |
| Scientific title | A randomised controlled trial investigating the role of subfascial endoscopic perforator vein surgery (SEPS) in the prevention of recurrence in recurrent long saphenous varicose veins |
| Study objectives | To evaluate the advantages of SEPS to the standard open procedure - recurrent long saphenous varicose veins. |
| Ethics approval(s) | Not provided at time of registration |
| Health condition(s) or problem(s) studied | Cardiovascular: Recurrent long saphenous varicose veins |
| Intervention | Randomised controlled trial randomised into two groups: Group 1: subfascial endoscopic perforator vein surgery (SEPS) Group 2: standard open procedure |
| Intervention type | Procedure/Surgery |
| Primary outcome measure(s) |
Improvement in function measured by refill time, incidence of recurrent reflux, clinical recurrence, and cosmetic results. |
| Key secondary outcome measure(s) |
Not provided at time of registration |
| Completion date | 31/03/2004 |
Eligibility
| Participant type(s) | Patient |
|---|---|
| Age group | Adult |
| Sex | All |
| Key inclusion criteria | Patients with recurrent varicose veins, undergoing surgery, with Duplex proven incompetent perforating veins |
| Key exclusion criteria | Does not meet inclusion criteria |
| Date of first enrolment | 01/09/2000 |
| Date of final enrolment | 31/03/2004 |
Locations
Countries of recruitment
- United Kingdom
- England
Study participating centre
The Whiteley Clinic
Guildford
GU2 7RF
United Kingdom
GU2 7RF
United Kingdom
Results and Publications
| Individual participant data (IPD) Intention to share | No |
|---|---|
| IPD sharing plan summary | Not provided at time of registration |
| IPD sharing plan |
Study outputs
| Output type | Details | Date created | Date added | Peer reviewed? | Patient-facing? |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Participant information sheet | Participant information sheet | 11/11/2025 | 11/11/2025 | No | Yes |
Editorial Notes
30/09/2016: No publications found, verifying study status with principal investigator.
