Registry for chronic venous disease incidence and natural course
Official title: Russian Registry for Chronic Venous Disease Incidence and Natural Course
Run by Russian Phlebological Association · NCT04487314 · Data updated 2026-11-12
This study is tracking the health and progress of people with varicose veins to see how the condition affects them over time.
Quick facts
| Study type | Observational |
|---|---|
| Ages | 10 Years and up |
| Sex | All |
| Enrollment | 10000 (estimated) |
| Sponsor | Russian Phlebological Association Academic / other |
| Locations | 1 site (Saint Petersburg, Sankt-Peterburg) |
| Status | Recruiting |
| Started | August 20, 2020 |
| Main results expected | September 1, 2050 |
| Study ends | September 1, 2050 |
| Registry record updated | June 29, 2026 |
| Trial ID | NCT04487314 on ClinicalTrials.gov |
Is this trial a fit for you?
✓Likely a good fit
Ideal candidates for this study are individuals with primary varicose veins who can commit to annual clinical and ultrasound assessments.
✕Probably not a fit
Patients who have undergone invasive treatment for chronic venous disorders or have a history of venous thrombosis may not benefit from this study.
A plain-English reading of the study's rules. Only the study team can confirm whether you qualify.
What this trial studies
This is a prospective cohort study that aims to assess the morbidity, risk factors, and progression of chronic lower limb vein disease in patients with primary varicose veins. It involves multiple centers and relies on an epidemiological registry that collects data annually from participants. The collected data is stored in a digital database that is continuously updated to track the health outcomes of the subjects over time.
Why it matters
Potential benefit: If successful, this study could enhance understanding of chronic venous disease and improve management strategies for patients with varicose veins.
How similar studies have gone: While this study is observational and may build on existing knowledge, similar studies have shown success in understanding chronic venous disease, making this approach relevant.
Who can join: the full rules
Show full inclusion / exclusion criteria
Inclusion Criteria: * A family members of the researcher (spouse, childrens, brothers and sisters, parents) or the researcher himself * The possibility of annual clinical and ultrasound assessment of the venous system of the observed individuals Exclusion Criteria: * Any invasive treatment of the chronic venous disorder in anamnesis * Venous thrombosis in the anamnesis or at the time of inclusion
Where it's running
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"Medalp" private surgery clinic
Saint Petersburg, Sankt-Peterburg, Russia Recruiting
Study contacts
- Study coordinator: Evgeny Ilyukhin, MD, PhD
- Email: evgeny@ilyukhin.info
- Phone: +79218451722
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How to take part
- Review the eligibility criteria above with your treating physician.
- Check the official listing on ClinicalTrials.gov for the latest contact details and recruitment status.
- Contact the study coordinator or principal investigator to ask for pre-screening. Pre-screening is free and never obligates you to enroll.