"Lignocaine vs GTN Ointment for Postoperative Pain After Hemorrhoidectomy") (NCT07159334) | Clinical Trial Compass
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"Lignocaine vs GTN Ointment for Postoperative Pain After Hemorrhoidectomy")
Pakistan64 participantsStarted 2025-08-02
Plain-language summary
This study is being conducted at the Department of General Surgery, King Edward Medical University, Lahore, Pakistan. The purpose of the trial is to compare the effectiveness of topical Lignocaine ointment versus topical Glyceryl Trinitrate (GTN) ointment in reducing postoperative pain following hemorrhoidectomy.
Patients undergoing hemorrhoidectomy will be randomly assigned to receive either Lignocaine ointment or GTN ointment applied locally after surgery. Pain relief will be assessed using a visual analog scale (VAS) at regular intervals during the postoperative period. The study aims to determine which ointment provides better pain control and improves patient comfort during recovery.
Who can participate
Age range
18 Years – 60 Years
Sex
ALL
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Inclusion Criteria:
* Age between 18 - 60 years
* Both genders
* Grade III and IV hemorrhoids diagnosed on the basis of history and clinical examination by consultant Surgeon.(Grade III Hemorrhoid manually reduced by patient with finger and Grade IV is prolapsed)
* ASA (American society of Anesthesia) grades I, and II
Exclusion Criteria:
* Previously reported allergy or reaction to lignocaine and GTN
* Pregnancy or lactation
* Concomitant perianal pathology warranting surgery
* Cardiovascular disease
* Patient taking Nitrates or Calcium channel blocker
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?
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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.