A Comparison of Custom-manufactured vs. Off-the-rack (OTR) Compression Hosiery for Initial Management of Venous Disease

A Prospective Randomized-controlled Trial of Custom-manufactured vs. Off-the-rack (OTR) Compression Hosiery for Initial Management of Venous Disease

The purpose of this research study is to assess the efficacy of custom-manufactured compression hosiery (also known as compression stockings) compared to similar off-the-rack (OTR) compression stockings.

Inclusion Criteria:

• Ability to comprehend and sign an informed consent and complete study questionnaires
• Patient is participating in usual work and home activities with no changes anticipated for the duration of the study
• The use of compression stocking is prescribed in accordance with the usual practice and management of venous disorders
• The patient will confirm they are willing to pay for the compression stockings.

Exclusion Criteria:

• The patient has a known allergy to any component of the stocking (latex, etc)
• The patient has non-venous source of pain in either leg that could, in the opinion of the investigator, confound the results of the study i.e.Neuropathy, Arterial insufficiency, Diabetes
• The patient is confined to bed
• The patient has uncontrolled Congestive Heart Failure
• The patient has acute dermatitis
• The patient has weeping dermatosis
• Patients with venous ulcers will be excluded.