Could a common blood pressure drug be the key to pain-free hemorrhoid recovery?

NCT ID NCT07659665

First seen Jun 26, 2026 · Last updated Jul 02, 2026 · Updated 3 times

Summary

This study tests whether taking oral nifedipine, a drug usually used for high blood pressure, can reduce pain and improve wound healing after hemorrhoid removal. One hundred adults in Yemen will receive either nifedipine or a placebo twice daily for two weeks after surgery. Researchers will track pain levels, healing progress, and any complications over 28 days.

What this could mean

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

Active substance
nifedipine
What this could lead to
If it works, this could offer a simple, low-cost way to reduce pain and speed recovery after hemorrhoid surgery.
What could go wrong
This is a small, early-phase trial in one country. The drug may not work better than placebo, and side effects like low blood pressure are possible.

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Conditions

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Contacts and locations

Locations

  • Al-Jumhouri Teaching Hospital

    Sanaa, Yemen

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