Comparing two pain injections for hemorrhoid surgery
Treatments studied
This study compares two types of pain relief injections (liposomal bupivacaine vs. regular bupivacaine) given during hemorrhoid surgery to see which provides better pain control and recovery. You may qualify if you are 18-60, have advanced hemorrhoids, and are generally healthy without major medical conditions.
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Who can take part
- Age between 18 and 60 years
- Diagnosed with grade III or IV internal or mixed hemorrhoids
- Scheduled for an open hemorrhoidectomy (Milligan-Morgan procedure)
- No chronic pain conditions (like back or leg pain), anal fissures, or perianal abscesses
- No known allergies to bupivacaine, ropivacaine, or other study medications
- No regular use of opioids or pain medication within 48 hours before surgery
- No severe sleep apnea, heart, brain, or lung disease, or psychiatric/cognitive impairment
- Able to understand and complete pain and recovery questionnaires
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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