Methylene blue for pain after hemorrhoid surgery
Treatments studied
Part of Digestive system, Pain clinical trials.
This trial tests whether injecting methylene blue (a dye) into the area around the anus during hemorrhoid surgery can reduce pain after the operation. If you are having Milligan-Morgan surgery for mixed hemorrhoids, this study may help find a way to make your recovery more comfortable.
Summary written for real people, not researchers, by Clin2.
Who can take part
- You have mixed hemorrhoids (both internal and external) that need surgery.
- You are between 18 and 75 years old.
- You are scheduled for Milligan-Morgan surgery (a specific type of hemorrhoid removal).
- You do not have other anal conditions like fistulas, fissures, or abscesses.
- You do not have any known allergies, and your liver and kidneys are working normally.
- You are not pregnant or breastfeeding.
Quick eligibility check
Answer a few plain-language questions, based on this study's own requirements, to get a preliminary sense of fit.
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