RecruitingNot Applicable

HEMOVAR Study on Hemorrhoids and Varicose Veins

Turkey (Türkiye)400 participantsStarted 2025-12-19

Plain-language summary

The HEMOVAR Study is a prospective observational study designed to evaluate the association between hemorrhoidal disease and lower extremity varicose veins. A total of 400 adult patients presenting to the general surgery proctology outpatient clinic of Aydın Adnan Menderes University Hospital will be included. The study will consist of two groups: 200 patients diagnosed with hemorrhoids and 200 patients with other non-hemorrhoidal benign proctologic conditions serving as controls. All participants will undergo routine clinical evaluation and demographic data collection. Cardiovascular surgeons will voluntarily perform physical examination and Doppler ultrasonography of the lower extremities to assess venous insufficiency and varicose veins. No experimental intervention or treatment will be applied. The study will not require any consumable materials and will not impose any additional financial burden on the hospital, patients, or the national health insurance system. The primary outcome is the prevalence of lower extremity venous insufficiency in patients with hemorrhoids compared with controls.

Who can participate

Age range

18 Years

Sex

ALL

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Inclusion Criteria: * Adults aged 18 years or older * Patients presenting to the general surgery proctology outpatient clinic of Aydın Adnan Menderes University Hospital * Patients diagnosed with hemorrhoidal disease or other non-hemorrhoidal benign proctologic conditions * Ability to understand the study procedures and provide written informed consent Exclusion Criteria: * Patients younger than 18 years * History of lower extremity varicose vein surgery, endovenous ablation, or sclerotherapy * Presence of systemic venous disorders such as portal hypertension or liver cirrhosis * Pregnant women * Patients with known malignancy or severe comorbid conditions that could interfere with evaluation * Refusal or inability to provide written informed consent

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.

What they're measuring

Correlation between Hemorrhoidal Disease and Lower Extremity Venous Insufficiency

Timeframe: Baseline (single visit)

Trial details

NCT IDNCT07317492

SponsorAydin Adnan Menderes University

Sponsor typeOTHER

Study typeOBSERVATIONAL

Primary completion2026-11-30

Contact for this trial

Akay Edizsoy, MD

+905066332767 akayedizsoy@adu.edu.tr

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