Could skipping a needle stick make hemorrhoid treatment easier?

NCT ID NCT05519189

Completed Symptom relief Sponsor: Centre Hospitalier Departemental Vendee Source: ClinicalTrials.gov ↗

First seen Jun 25, 2026 · Last updated Jun 27, 2026 · Updated 1 time

Summary

This study looked at whether numbing the anal area with an injection of ropivacaine is necessary during a newer, less invasive radiofrequency procedure for hemorrhoids. 134 adults having this procedure were randomly assigned to receive the injection or not. The main goal was to see if skipping the injection leads to similar pain levels afterward. If it does, patients could avoid the risks and discomfort of the injection itself.

What this could mean

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

Active substance: Ropivacaine
What this could lead to: If skipping the injection works as well, patients may avoid the risks and discomfort of an extra needle stick during hemorrhoid treatment.
What could go wrong: This is a small, completed Phase 4 study. The results may not apply to all patients or other pain management approaches.

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Conditions

The condition(s) this trial relates to.

hemorrhoid

As listed by the trial registrant

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

HEMORRHOIDS

Contacts and locations

Locations

Centre Hospitalier Départemental Vendée

La Roche-sur-Yon, France
Centre Hospitalier Universitaire de Nantes

Nantes, France
Clinique Mutualiste de l'Estuaire

Saint-Nazaire, France

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