New hemorrhoid screening tool under study
NCT ID NCT04943666
First seen Jun 25, 2026 · Last updated Jun 27, 2026 · Updated 1 time
Summary
This study tested a new questionnaire (HDQ) to help diagnose hemorrhoids in Russia. Researchers enrolled 725 adults visiting a coloproctologist. The goal was to see how well the questionnaire identifies hemorrhoids compared to a doctor's exam, aiming to improve screening and patient awareness.
What this could mean
Our plain-language read of the trial. This is informational only, not medical advice or a prediction.
- What this could lead to
- If successful, this questionnaire could become a simple, widely used tool to screen for hemorrhoids, helping people seek medical advice earlier.
- What could go wrong
- This is an observational study, not a treatment trial. The questionnaire may not be accurate enough for all populations or settings.
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Study facts
What this study's own registry entry says, in plain language.
- Participants
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725 people
The number who actually took part.
- Started
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Jul 2021
- Finished
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Dec 2023
- Lead sponsor
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A company
The lead sponsor is a pharmaceutical, biotech, or medical-device company.
Who can take part
This study's own entry requirements. Only the study team can say for certain whether you qualify.
Who is studied
consecutive patients seeking help from a coloproctologist Limit: 450 characters.
- Ages
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18 years and older
- Sex
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Anyone
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Copied word for word from the study's registry entry, so the wording is the study team's rather than ours.
Inclusion Criteria: * The patient came to visit a coloproctologist * Male or female aged over 18 years * Signed informed consent form to participate in the study has been obtained * Absence of conditions requiring emergency medical care. * The patient is not taking VAD for at least 1 month before the date on inclusion to the study Exclusion Criteria: * Confirmed or suspected malignant tumor * Diagnosed coloproctological disease at the time of inclusion * Severe somatic disorders (of heart and blood vessels, lungs, kidneys, pancreas, or liver), associated with decompensation of organ functions * Mental disorders * Presence of contraindications for examination
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Conditions
The condition(s) this trial relates to.
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Contacts and locations
Locations
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National Medical and Surgical Center. N.I. Pirogov
Moscow, Russia
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