Needles vs. pain: acupuncture tested after hemorrhoid surgery
NCT ID NCT07238504
First seen Jun 27, 2026 · Last updated Jun 27, 2026
Summary
This study tests if acupuncture can lower pain and the need for painkillers after hemorrhoid removal. About 100 adults having surgery for severe hemorrhoids will get either real acupuncture or a sham version over 5 days. Researchers will track pain levels, medication use, and recovery to see if acupuncture helps.
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