Hemorrhoidal artery ligation with Doppler guidance (HAL) and suture fixation of hemorrhoidal nodes (RAR) is a popular minimally invasive technique for hemorrhoidal disease (HD) treatment which uses an ultrasound probe to detect hemorrhoidal arteries for further ligation. We hypothesized that ultrasound guidance has no advantages over manual hemorrhoidal arteries detection for HD treatment.
The aim is to compare the results of HAL-RAR procedure in patients with stage II-III HD with Doppler and manual HA detection.
In this ongoing randomized, controlled, single center clinical study 200 patients randomly divided into group A (HAL-RAR with Doppler US navigation) and group B (HAL with manual HA detection and mucopexy) are planned to be included. The primary endpoint was recurrence of any symptoms of HD; secondary endpoints were pain syndrome severity (VAS), treatment satisfaction (1 to 5 points) and need for the drug therapy in 30 days and 8 weeks after surgery.
Ultrasound guidance technology of HAL with mucopexy could have the same efficacy the manual HA detection regarding the HD treatment effectiveness and patient satisfaction.
Who can participate
Age range
18 Years – 75 Years
Sex
ALL
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Inclusion Criteria:
* Symptomatic grade II and III hemorrhoids according to Golligher.
* No other source of anal bleeding than hemorrhoids due to total colonoscopy
* Written voluntary informed consent
Exclusion Criteria:
* Any previous hemorrhoid surgery (including mini invasive procedures)
* Anal fistula
* Chronic anal fissure with severe spasm of anal sphincters
* Any stage colorectal cancer
* Oral anticoagulants for congenital disorders of the coagulation system
* Pregnancy
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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?
4What are the known and possible risks or side effects I should weigh, and how would they be monitored?
5If this trial isn't the right fit, what other options or trials would you suggest I look into?
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1What does taking part actually involve week to week — how many visits, where, and how long does each one take?
2What costs are covered by the study, and what might I have to pay for myself, including travel, parking, or time off work?
3What happens during screening, and what happens if the study team confirms I don't meet the criteria after those tests?
4Who pays for the scans, blood work, and other tests the trial requires — the study, my insurance, or me?
5How will being in the trial affect my regular care, and will my own doctor stay informed and involved?
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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