New surgical technique aims to ease hemorrhoid pain
NCT ID NCT07587892
First seen Jun 27, 2026 · Last updated Jun 27, 2026
Summary
This study tests whether using argon plasma coagulation during hemorrhoid surgery can reduce pain and complications compared to standard methods. About 100 adults with severe hemorrhoids will be randomly assigned to one of two surgical techniques. Pain levels and recovery will be tracked for up to six months after surgery.
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Study facts
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- Phase
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Not a phased trial
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- Participants
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100 people
The number who actually took part.
- Started
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Aug 2023
- Expected to finish
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Oct 2026
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- Lead sponsor
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Other sponsor
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Who can take part
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- Ages
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18 to 80 years
- Sex
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Anyone
- Healthy volunteers
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Not accepted
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Inclusion Criteria: * Patients aged ≥18 years with symptomatic grade III -IV hemorrhoids refractory to conservative treatment will eligible for inclusion. Exclusion Criteria: * external hemorrhoids thrombosis * patients with grade I-II hemorrhoids * acute and chronic anal fissures * requiring combined interventions * previous surgical interventions for hemorrhoids like a rubber band ligation * sclerotherapy or laser hemorrhoidplasty (LHP) * pregnancy * Any known anorectal malignancy or suspicion of malignancy * Significant systemic diseases (severe cardiovascular disease, severe hepatic dysfunction)
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Conditions
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Contacts and locations
Locations
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University Clinical Hospital №4, Sechenov University, Moscow, Russia
Moscow, Moscow, 101000, Russia
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