New Heat-Based treatment for hemorrhoids could be as effective as standard surgery

NCT ID NCT06170736

First seen Jun 24, 2026 · Last updated Jun 27, 2026 · Updated 1 time

Summary

This study compares two minimally invasive procedures for grade II/III hemorrhoids: radiofrequency ablation (using heat) and Doppler-guided artery ligation with mucopexy (tying off blood vessels). The goal is to see if the newer heat-based method is as good as the standard one at reducing symptoms like pain, bleeding, and prolapse. About 168 adults who need surgery for their hemorrhoids will take part, and the main outcome is failure rate one year after treatment.

What this could mean

Our plain-language read of the trial. This is informational only — not medical advice or a prediction.

Active substance

radiofrequency ablation or Doppler-guided hemorrhoidal artery ligation with mucopexy

What this could lead to

If successful, this could show that radiofrequency ablation is as effective as the current standard, offering patients a less invasive option with potentially lower recurrence rates.

What could go wrong

This is a relatively small trial (168 participants) and recurrence is still possible with both procedures. The results may not apply to all patients or settings.

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Conditions

The condition(s) this trial relates to.

hemorrhoid internal hemorrhoid

As listed by the trial registrant

The condition terms exactly as the trial's registrant entered them.

Contacts and locations

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Locations

  • CHU Limoges

    RECRUITING

    Limoges, France

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  • Cabinet de Proctologie

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    Saint-Herblain, France

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  • Centre Hospitalier Départemental de Vendée

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    La Roche-sur-Yon, France

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  • Centre Hospitalier Interrégional

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    Poissy, France

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  • Centre Hospitalier Privé

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    Brest, France

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  • Centre Hospitalier Universitaire

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    Amiens, France

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  • Centre Hospitalier Universitaire

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    Angers, France

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  • Centre Hospitalier Universitaire

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    Nantes, France

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  • Centre Hospitalier Universitaire

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    Rennes, France

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  • Clinique Jules Verne

    RECRUITING

    Nantes, France

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  • Clinique de l'Estuaire

    RECRUITING

    Saint-Nazaire, France

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  • Clinique de la Sauvegarde

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    Lyon, France

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  • Clinique du val d'Ouest

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    Écully, France

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  • Hôpital Saint Joseph

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    Paris, France

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  • Hôpital de la Louvière

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    Lille, France

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  • Institut Mutualiste Montsouris

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    Paris, France

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  • Maison de Santé Bagatelle

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    Bordeaux, 33000, France

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  • hôpital d'Instruction des Armées

    RECRUITING

    Saint-Mandé, France

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