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Use of Human Dehydrated Amnion Chorion Allograft in Closed Hemorroidectomy

A Prospective Case Series for Closed Hemorrhoidectomy - Efficacy of External Hemorrhoid Repair Using a Dehydrated Human Amnion Chorion Membrane

Status
Completed
Phases
NA
Study type
Interventional
Source
ClinicalTrials.gov
Registry ID
NCT03479489
Enrollment
11
Registered
2018-03-27
Start date
2018-02-05
Completion date
2018-12-30
Last updated
2019-12-18

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Conditions

External Hemorrhoid, External Hemorrhoid Thrombosed

Brief summary

The purpose of this study is to determine the safety and effectiveness of human dehydrated amnion chorion allograft in closed hemorrhoidectomy as assessed by patient and wound assessments.

Interventions

OTHERHuman dehydrated amnion chorion allograft

Closed hemorrhoidectomy patched with dehydrated human amnion chorion allograft

Sponsors

MiMedx Group, Inc.
Lead SponsorINDUSTRY

Study design

Allocation
NA
Intervention model
SINGLE_GROUP
Primary purpose
TREATMENT
Masking
NONE

Eligibility

Sex/Gender
ALL
Age
18 Years to No maximum
Healthy volunteers
No

Inclusion criteria

1. Confirmed diagnosis of acutely thrombosed hemorrhoid or an external hemorrhoid exceeding 72 hours in duration 2. Subject is undergoing closed hemorrhoidectomy as their definitive treatment for the Grade 2-4 hemorrhoid 3. Subject is age 18 or older 4. Subject is willing and able to provide informed consent and participate in all procedures and follow-up evaluations necessary to complete the study

Exclusion criteria

1. Subject has a known history of poor compliance with medical treatments 2. Subject has signs and symptoms of active cirrhosis 3. Subject has signs and symptoms of Crohn's disease complicated by perianal manifestations 4. Subject is currently taking immunosuppressive medications 5. Subject has had previous surgery in the target area within the past 6 months prior to treatment or plans to have surgery other than closed hemorrhoidectomy in the target area within 180 days of treatment 6. Subject is currently receiving radiation therapy or chemotherapy 7. Subject has used an investigational drug, device or biologic within 12 weeks prior to treatment 8. Subject is pregnant at enrollment or is planning to become pregnant within 180 days of treatment; subject intends to breastfeed during the course of the trial 9. Subject has any significant medical condition(s) that, in the opinion of the Investigator, would interfere with protocol evaluation and participation 10. Subject has an allergy or known sensitivity to aminoglycoside antibiotics such as gentamicin sulfate and/or streptomycin sulfate

Design outcomes

Primary

MeasureTime frameDescription
Reported Patient Pain60 daysThe primary endpoint of the study is the change in patient reported pain across four categories from baseline within the 60 day follow-up period. In every patient diary, subjects will be asked to assess their pain on a 10 point Likert scale under the following conditions * Do you experience pain continuously? * Do you experience pain with activity? * Do you experience pain while sitting? * Do you experience pain with bowel movements?

Countries

United States

Outcome results

None listed

Source: ClinicalTrials.gov · Data processed: Feb 4, 2026