Embolization for hemorrhoid symptoms study
Part of Digestive system clinical trials.
This trial tests if blocking certain blood vessels in the rectum can reduce bleeding and other symptoms from hemorrhoids. If you have bothersome internal hemorrhoids that haven't been helped by other treatments or if surgery is not an option for you, this study may be a fit.
Summary written for real people, not researchers, by Clin2.
Who can take part
- You are between 18 and 90 years old.
- You have had hemorrhoid symptoms (like bleeding) for a while and score at least 4 out of 9 on a bleeding scale.
- You are not able or willing to have surgery or other minimally invasive procedures for hemorrhoids.
- Your hemorrhoids are grade I, II, or III (not the most severe grade IV).
- You have had a colonoscopy or anoscopy in the last year that shows internal hemorrhoids.
- You do not smoke or have stopped smoking for at least a year.
- You have not had any prior colorectal surgery.
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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