Crenobalneotherapy in the Treatment of Chronic Venous Insufficiency

Crenobalneotherapy in the Treatment of Chronic Venous Insufficiency. A Randomized Clinical Trial.

At 3 months, crenobalneotherapy session is superior to waiting list for patients with chronic venous insufficiency.

Inclusion Criteria:

• patients aged 18 to 80 years with chronic venous insufficiency regardless of etiology stages 3 or 4 according to the CEAP classification (Clinical severity, Etiology or cause, Anatomy, Pathophysiology)
• Patients available to participate in a 3 weeks session in the spa center and to be followed for 6 months

Exclusion Criteria:

• pregnant women,
• contra-indication for the spa treatment (chronic infectious diseases, cancer, heart failure, serious liver or kidney disease, open leg ulcer, psychiatric disorders, immune deficiency, phlebitis, erysipelas or history of erysipelas);
• surgery in the next three months,
• spa treatment in the previous 6 months,
• professional involvement with a spa resort