Acupuncture for pain after hemorrhoid surgery
Part of Digestive system, Pain clinical trials.
This trial tests whether adding acupuncture after hemorrhoid surgery helps reduce pain. If you're having standard hemorrhoid removal, it might offer extra pain relief without extra drugs.
Summary written for real people, not researchers, by Clin2.
Who can take part
- You have grade III or IV hemorrhoids
- You are scheduled for a conventional hemorrhoidectomy (standard surgery)
- You do not have a bleeding disorder or a very low platelet count
- You are not pregnant and do not have a pacemaker or defibrillator
- You do not have chronic pain (lasting 3 months or more) and do not take strong daily painkillers
- You are not allergic to common pain medications or local anesthetics
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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