Which hemorrhoid surgery wound closure heals best? new study aims to find out
NCT ID NCT07196865
First seen Jun 27, 2026 · Last updated Jun 27, 2026
Summary
This study compares three methods of closing the wound after hemorrhoid removal: leaving it open, stitching it closed, or stitching only half closed. About 378 adults with mixed hemorrhoids needing surgery will be randomly assigned to one of the three groups. Researchers will measure healing time, pain, complications, and whether hemorrhoids return within a year to determine the best approach.
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Not a phased trial
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- Participants
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About 378 people
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- Expected to start
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Apr 2026
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- Expected to finish
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Dec 2026
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Other sponsor
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18 to 75 years
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Anyone
- Healthy volunteers
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Not accepted
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Inclusion Criteria: 1. Patients aged 18 to 75 years. 2. Clinical diagnosis of mixed hemorrhoids requiring surgical intervention. 3. Scheduled to undergo hemorrhoidectomy with ligation of internal hemorrhoids and excision of external hemorrhoids. 4. Willing and able to provide written informed consent. Exclusion Criteria: 1. History of mental illness or cognitive impairment that may affect the ability to provide informed consent or comply with the study protocol. 2. Diagnosis of diabetes mellitus. 3. Planned concomitant procedures (e.g., radiofrequency ablation, sclerotherapy) in addition to hemorrhoidectomy. 4. Inability or unwillingness to comply with scheduled follow-up visits. 5. Presence of severe perioperative comorbidities that render the patient unsuitable for the planned surgical protocol or anesthesia (as determined by the attending anesthesiologist or surgeon).
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