CompletedNot Applicable

HAL-RAR Versus Hemorrhoidectomy in the Treatment of Grade III-IV Hemorrhoids. Prospective, Randomized Trial

Spain40 participantsStarted 2014-09

Plain-language summary

HYPOTHESIS 1. HAL- RAR causes a lower immediate postoperative pain compared with excision hemorrhoidectomy. 2. HAL - RAR achieves similar immediate and long term results compared to the excision hemorrhoidectomy in the control of hemorrhoidal symptoms. 3. The complication rate of HAL- RAR is low and similar to excision hemorrhoidectomy. OBJECTIVES 1. Compare postoperative pain of both techniques. 2. Assess the short and long-term control of hemorrhoidal symptoms by HAL- RAR technique, and compare the results with those of the excision hemorrhoidectomy. 3. Evaluate and compare the rate of complications of both techniques. 4. Assess the quality of life of patients before and after treatment.

Who can participate

Age range

18 Years – 80 Years

Sex

ALL

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Inclusion Criteria: * Patients with symptomatic grade III or IV hemorrhoids (bleeding, pain, itching, soiling or prolapse) that are eligible for surgical treatment with both methods. Exclusion Criteria: * Associated recto-anal pathology such as acute thrombosed hemorrhoid, anal fissure, perianal fistula, perianal abscess, rectal prolapse, fecal incontinence or anal stenosis. * Prior anorectal surgery . * Systemic pathology that could alter the outcome of the surgery as coagulopathies, chronic pain with continued consumption of analgesics. * Age younger than 18 or older than 80 years, socio-pathology or inability to understand the study objectives

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1Based on my diagnosis and history, is this trial worth exploring for me — or is there a standard treatment we should try first?
2What does this trial's phase tell us about how much is already known about its safety and benefit?
3What would taking part actually involve for me — visits, tests, time, and travel?
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5If this trial isn't the right fit, what other options or trials would you suggest I look into?

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6Can I leave the trial at any point if I change my mind, and what would happen to my care if I do?

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What they're measuring

Immediate postoperative pain

Timeframe: up to first 15 postoperative days

Trial details

NCT IDNCT02216305

SponsorHospital Plató

Sponsor typeOTHER

Study typeINTERVENTIONAL

Primary completion2016-11

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