RecruitingNot Applicable

Trial of Latex Vs Non-latex Hemorrhoid Banding

United States164 participantsStarted 2024-08-30

Plain-language summary

This study will involve the recruitment of adult patients with hemorrhoids for whom rubber band ligation is the recommended treatment. Patients will be randomized to receive banding with a latex band or non-latex band. Our goal will be to measure the performance of latex bands vs non-latex bands.

Who can participate

Age range18 Years

SexALL

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Inclusion Criteria: * Symptomatic grade 2-3 internal hemorrhoids undergoing rubber band ligation Exclusion Criteria: * Previous hemorrhoidal banding within the past year * Known latex allergy * Pregnancy * Anticoagulation use * Bleeding disorder * Portal hypertension * Inflammatory bowel disease * Immunosuppression * Functional neurologic disorder * Pelvic floor dysfunction * Any records flagged "break the glass" or "research opt out".

What they're measuring

Hemorrhoid Band Efficacy

Timeframe: 2-4 months

Trial details

NCT IDNCT06625138

SponsorHuntington Memorial Hospital

Sponsor typeOTHER

Study typeINTERVENTIONAL

Primary completion2025-10-01

Contact for this trial

Adam Truong, MD

(626) 397-5896 adam.truong@huntingtonhealth.org

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