DESIVI: Dosing of Electrical Stimulation in Venous Insufficiency

Dosing of Electrical Stimulation in Venous Insufficiency

This study is designed to describe the difference in varicose vein outcomes found from using a neuromuscular electrical stimulation device for different amounts of time - Group A (control - no device), Group B (device for 30 mins per day) and Group C (device for 60 mins per day). The groups are assessed after 6 weeks of intervention.

Inclusion Criteria:

Patients with chronic venous insufficiency who have the following are eligible for the study:

• Able to understand the study and provide meaningful written informed consent for the study.
• Willing, able, and committed to participate in the procedures for the full length of the study.
• All ethnic groups, male or female above the age of 18 years.
• Diagnosis of chronic venous insufficiency (C3-C5 CEAP Classification)
• Blood pressure currently under moderate control (< 160/100mmHg)
• No current foot ulceration

Exclusion Criteria:

Patients meeting any of the following criteria are to be excluded:

• Has an unstable condition (eg, psychiatric disorder, a recent history of substance abuse) that would affect compliance with protocol
• Pregnant
• Has a cardiac pacemaker, AICD or other implanted electrical device
• Has an Existing DVT.
• Has recent lower limb injury or lower back pain
• Has current foot ulceration or other skin ulcers
• Has any disorder that, in the opinion of the Investigator, might interfere with the conduct of the study.
• Has an ABPI < 0.8