New radiation method aims to spare anal canal, cut hemorrhoid misery in cervical cancer patients
NCT ID NCT07175584
First seen Jun 25, 2026 · Last updated Jun 26, 2026 · Updated 1 time
Summary
This trial tests whether protecting the anal canal during pelvic radiation can reduce hemorrhoid-related symptoms like pain, bleeding, and discomfort in cervical cancer patients. 300 women who had a hysterectomy and need radiation will be randomly assigned to standard radiation or a technique that delivers a lower dose to the anal canal. The goal is to improve quality of life without affecting cancer treatment.
What this could mean
Our plain-language read of the trial. This is informational only — not medical advice or a prediction.
- Active substance
- anal canal-sparing radiation technique
- What this could lead to
- If it works, this could reduce painful hemorrhoid symptoms during pelvic radiation for cervical cancer patients, improving their quality of life.
- What could go wrong
- This is an early-stage trial (not yet recruiting) and focuses on symptom reduction, not curing cancer. The benefit may be small or not apply to all patients.
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Conditions
The condition(s) this trial relates to.
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Contacts and locations
Locations
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Shanghai General Hospital
Shanghai, Shanghai Municipality, 200080, China
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