Battle of the bands: which hemorrhoid treatment wins?
NCT ID NCT07559630
First seen Jun 25, 2026 · Last updated Jul 10, 2026 · Updated 2 times
Summary
This study compares two standard treatments for bleeding internal hemorrhoids: hemorrhoidal artery embolization (HAE) and rubber band ligation (RBL). HAE uses a catheter to block blood flow to the hemorrhoid with tiny particles or coils, while RBL uses rubber bands to cut off circulation. The trial will enroll 40 adults with grade II-III internal hemorrhoids who have not improved with conservative care, and will track which treatment controls bleeding with fewer procedures.
What this could mean
Our plain-language read of the trial. This is informational only — not medical advice or a prediction.
- Active substance
- Hemorrhoidal artery embolization (tiny particles or coils) and rubber band ligation
- What this could lead to
- If this trial succeeds, it could show which standard treatment is more effective for controlling hemorrhoidal bleeding and improving quality of life.
- What could go wrong
- This is a small, single-center trial with only 40 participants, so results may not apply to everyone. Both procedures have risks like pain, bleeding, or infection.
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Conditions
The condition(s) this trial relates to.
As listed by the trial registrant
The condition terms exactly as the trial's registrant entered them.
Contacts and locations
Locations
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Ronald Reagan UCLA Medical Center
RECRUITINGLos Angeles, California, 90095, United States
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