Laser versus open surgery for painful hemorrhoids
Part of Digestive system, Heart & circulation, Pain clinical trials.
This study compares two surgeries for internal hemorrhoids: a newer laser treatment that aims to reduce pain versus the traditional open surgery. If you have painful internal hemorrhoids, this trial may help you find a less painful recovery option.
Summary written for real people, not researchers, by Clin2.
Who can take part
- You must be between 20 and 50 years old.
- You must be diagnosed with internal hemorrhoids (grades II, III, or IV) — meaning they are not just on the outside.
- You must be healthy enough to have elective surgery under anesthesia (classified as ASA I or II).
- You must agree to participate and sign a consent form.
- You cannot be pregnant, and you cannot have other serious anal conditions like fissures or fistulas.
- You cannot have bleeding problems or conditions that increase bleeding risk (like liver disease or HIV).
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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