CompletedPhase 4

Pain Relief for Thrombosed External Haemorrhoids

30 participantsStarted 2003-01

Plain-language summary

Thrombosed external haemorrhoids are one of the most frequent anorectal emergencies. They are associated with swelling and intense pain. This study evaluated the efficacy and safety of an intersphincteric injection of botulinum toxin for pain relief in patients with thrombosed external haemorrhoids

Who can participate

Age range18 Years – 65 Years

SexALL

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Inclusion Criteria: * thrombosed external haemorrhoids disease * patients that refused surgery for fear of procedure related pain. Exclusion Criteria : * previous anal surgery * third- and fourth-degree haemorrhoids * anal fissure * anal fistula * presumed or confirmed pregnancy.

What they're measuring

evaluate the efficacy and safety of intrasphincteric injection of botulinum toxin for pain relief in patients with Thrombosed External Haemorrhoids.

Timeframe: 1

Trial details

NCT IDNCT00717782

SponsorUniversity of Palermo

Sponsor typeOTHER

Study typeINTERVENTIONAL

Primary completion2005-12

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