Non-interventional study aiming to ascertain the mechanical properties of human saphenous and popliteal vein tissue.
Eligibility
Sex
ALL
Min age
18 Years
Max age
—
Healthy volunteers
No
Inclusion Criteria:
* Male or Female patients aged 18 years or older
* Patients undergoing varicose vein procedures or;
* Patients undergoing lower limb amputation or;
* Patients undergoing lower limb bypass surgery
Exclusion Criteria:
* Patients unable to give informed consent
* Seriously ill/unconscious patients
Primary outcome measure(s)
The identification of vein tissue mechanical distension and stretching properties. — 2 years Vein tissue will undergo inflation-extension testing and unilaxial testing. The vein tissue will be cross-sectioned and rings of venous tissue will be mechanically characterised according to the properties exhibited.
Trial sites (1)
Facility
City
Region
Status
University Hospital Limerick
Limerick
Limerick
Recruiting
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