2% Lidocaine Gel in Reducing Postoperative Pain Following Haemorrhoidectomy (NCT06420388) | Clinical Trial Compass
UnknownNot Applicable
2% Lidocaine Gel in Reducing Postoperative Pain Following Haemorrhoidectomy
Taiwan400 participantsStarted 2023-05-01
Plain-language summary
The study is a randomized, double-blind, controlled trial evaluating the efficacy of 2% lidocaine gel in reducing postoperative pain and analgesic consumption after haemorrhoidectomy. 222 patients undergoing Ferguson haemorrhoidectomy will be randomly assigned to receive either 2% lidocaine gel or a non-anaesthetic lubricant gel control. Pain scores using a visual analog scale (VAS) will be assessed at 12 and 24 hours, and 2, 3, and 7 days postoperatively. Analgesic consumption will also be measured.
Who can participate
Age range
18 Years – 80 Years
Sex
ALL
See this in plain English?
AI-rewrites the medical criteria so a patient or caregiver can understand them. Always confirm with the trial site.
Inclusion Criteria:
* Age 18 years or older
* Diagnosed with Grade III or IV hemorrhoids
* Candidate for Ferguson haemorrhoidectomy
Exclusion Criteria:
* Not a candidate for Ferguson haemorrhoidectomy
* Recurrent hemorrhoidal disease
* Concurrent anal pathology diagnosed preoperatively, including:
* Anal fistula
* Anal fissure
* Anal polyp
* History of diabetes mellitus
* History of liver cirrhosis
* History of inflammatory bowel disease
* Documented neuropathy
* Coagulation disorders
* Currently on anticoagulants
* Documented allergy to any of the drugs included in the protocol
Questions worth asking your doctor
Bring these to your next appointment. They're a starting point for a shared conversation — not a sign you qualify or a recommendation to enrol.
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?
Generated to help you prepare — always confirm anything about your own eligibility and care with the study team and your doctor.
Questions for the trial coordinator
The trial coordinator is the person who runs the study day to day. These cover the practical side — logistics, costs, and what taking part would actually mean for your life. The study team confirms whether you meet the criteria; these are questions to ask, not a sign you qualify.
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?
A starting point for the conversation — always confirm anything about your own eligibility, costs, and care with the study team and your doctor.
What they're measuring
1
Postoperative pain
Timeframe: Assessed at 12 hours, 24 hours, 2 days, 3 days, and 7 days after surgery