Can Vein-Strengthening drugs ease hemorrhoid pain?
NCT ID NCT07376928
First seen Jun 26, 2026 · Last updated Jun 27, 2026 · Updated 1 time
Summary
This study looked at how well phlebotonics—drugs that strengthen blood vessels and reduce swelling—help people with mild to moderate hemorrhoids. Researchers tracked 131 Italian patients with symptoms like bleeding and pain. The goal was to see if these drugs improve quality of life and reduce the need for surgery.
What this could mean
Our plain-language read of the trial. This is informational only — not medical advice or a prediction.
- Active substance
- phlebotonics (a class of drugs that strengthen veins and reduce inflammation)
- What this could lead to
- If successful, this could confirm that phlebotonics are a reliable option for managing hemorrhoid symptoms without surgery.
- What could go wrong
- This is an observational study, not a controlled trial, so results may be less definitive. The effect may vary from person to person.
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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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Ospedale Piero Palagi
Florence, 50122, Italy
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