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Comparison of the efficacy of Chamomile and Myrtus ointment in comparison with anti-hemorrhoid ointment

Investigating the efficacy of herbal ointment (Chamomile and Myrtus) compared to anti-hemorrhoid ointment in the treatment of patients with hemorrhoids in a randomized clinical trial

Status
Active, not recruiting
Phases
Phase 3
Study type
Interventional
Source
IRCT
Registry ID
IRCT20120125008819N3
Enrollment
100
Registered
2022-12-12
Start date
2022-12-22
Completion date
Unknown
Last updated
2025-07-21

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Conditions

Hemorrhoids. Hemorrhoids and perianal venous thrombosis

Interventions

Intervention 1: Intervention group: Rectal ointment containing Myrtle and Chamomile: In the intervention group, Rectus® ointment (produced by Iran Darouk Company) is used rectally, one applicator (con

Sponsors

Tehran University of Medical Sciences
Lead Sponsor

Eligibility

Sex/Gender
All
Age
20 Years to 65 Years

Inclusion criteria

Inclusion criteria: Age between 20 to 65 years Hemorrhoid grade 1-2 based on the BPRST definition

Exclusion criteria

Exclusion criteria: Hemorrhoid requiring surgery External thrombosed and strangulated hemorrhoid Anal fistula Anal fisher Anal abscess Portal hypertension Pregnancy Breastfeeding History of inflammatory bowel diseases History of gastrointestinal malignancy Severe and acute cardiovascular disease Severe and acute liver disease Renal failure Asthma Using oral corticosteroids Food or inhalation allergy needs medication therapy Use of the current research medications Rectal use of medications with the same active ingredient as the research medications

Design outcomes

Primary

MeasureTime frame
Severity of hemorrhoid signs/symptoms including bleeding, persistent pain, pain during defecation, anal itching, and tenesmus. Timepoint: Before, one week, andtwo weeks after the initiation of the study. Method of measurement: The presence and severity of each of the signs/symptoms (from 1 to 10) based on taking a history.;Severity of hemorrhoid symptoms considering their interferences with daily activity (Scores 0-3). Timepoint: Before and two weeks after the initiation of the study. Method of measurement: History taking ( 0=no symptoms, 1=symptoms without any effects on daily activity, 2= symptoms that affects daily activity, 3= Severe interference with daily activity).

Countries

Iran (Islamic Republic of)

Contacts

Public ContactMona Kargar

Tehran University of Medical Sciences

mkargar@razi.tums.ac.ir+98 21 8881 4157

Outcome results

None listed

Source: IRCT (via WHO ICTRP) · Data processed: Feb 4, 2026