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Structured Home-Based Exercise and Education for Chronic Venous Insufficiency

RecruitingNAAges 18 Years - anyAllAbant Izzet Baysal University
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In plain words

What the trial is, and whether it could suit you

The goal of this clinical trial is to learn whether a structured home-based exercise and education program can improve quality of life and leg symptoms in adults with chronic venous insufficiency. Chronic venous insufficiency occurs when the veins in the legs do not return blood effectively toward the heart. The main questions the study aims to answer are: Does the exercise and education program improve quality of life related to chronic venous insufficiency after 8 weeks, and is any improvement maintained at Week 12? Does the program reduce leg symptoms after 8 weeks, and is any improvement maintained at Week 12? Researchers will compare participants who receive the structured exercise and education program in addition to standard medical care with participants who receive standard medical care and routine lifestyle advice without structured exercise training. A total of 120 participant

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๐Ÿ“‹ Eligibility rules (as published)
Inclusion Criteria: * Aged 18 years or older * Physician-confirmed diagnosis of chronic venous insufficiency * CEAP clinical class C1-C4 * Ability to walk independently * Ability to understand written and verbal instructions and participate in the group education and home-based exercise program * Provision of written informed consent * Symptomatic chronic venous disease affecting at least one lower limb * Clinically stable and medically suitable for light-to-moderate exercise Exclusion Criteria: * Active or healed venous ulcer (CEAP clinical class C5 or C6) * Acute deep vein thrombosis or active thromboembolic disease * Lower-extremity surgery within the previous 3 months * Severe peripheral arterial disease * Uncontrolled cardiac, pulmonary, metabolic, or systemic disease * Neurological, orthopedic, or vestibular disorder that prevents performance of the prescribed exercises or walking tests * Pregnancy * Participation in another regular exercise or rehabilitation program during the study * Severe cognitive, psychiatric, or communication disorder that could prevent adherence to the study protocol * Active lower-extremity infection, cellulitis, or acute superficial vein thrombosis * Coexisting lymphedema or lower-extremity edema primarily attributable to a non-venous cause * Planned venous surgery, endovenous ablation, sclerotherapy, or another venous intervention during the 12-week study period
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What it tests

  • Structured Home-Based Exercise and Education Program
  • Standard Care (in control arm)
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Where

1 site
Bolu Abant Izzet Baysal University
Bolu, Turkey (Tรผrkiye)
๐Ÿค Taking part is your choice, and you can leave at any time. Only the trial team can confirm you are eligible โ€” always decide together with your own doctor.
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