Hemorrhoids Second Degree, Traditional Chinese Medicine (TCM)
Conditions
Brief summary
This study aims to investigate the characteristics of Traditional Medicine (TM) syndromes in patients diagnosed with internal hemorrhoids at Le Van Thinh Hospital. Internal hemorrhoids are a common anorectal disorder, and their classification in Traditional Medicine remains inconsistent. The study will examine the prevalence of TM syndromes in patients with internal hemorrhoids and assess the correlation between Goligher's classification and TM diagnoses. The study will follow a cross-sectional observational design with an estimated 178 participants. Eligible patients are 18 years or older, diagnosed with internal hemorrhoids, and willing to participate. The primary outcomes include the prevalence of TM syndromes in internal hemorrhoids, severity classification according to Goligher's scale, and correlation analysis between TM syndromes and clinical severity. The study has received approval from the Institutional Review Board (IRB) of the University of Medicine and Pharmacy at Ho Chi Minh City and will be conducted from December 2024 to April 2025 at Le Van Thinh Hospital, Vietnam.
Interventions
None listed
Sponsors
University of Medicine and Pharmacy at Ho Chi Minh City
Study design
Observational model
OTHER
Time perspective
CROSS_SECTIONAL
Eligibility
Sex/Gender
ALL
Age
18 Years to No maximum
Healthy volunteers
No
Inclusion criteria
* Patients aged 18 years or older. * Diagnosed with internal hemorrhoids at Le Van Thinh Hospital using Goligher's classification. * Willing to participate and provide informed consent
Exclusion criteria
* Patients with colorectal cancer or other serious gastrointestinal diseases. * Patients with acute inflammatory bowel disease that may interfere with the diagnosis. * Patients with severe chronic illnesses affecting overall health. * Patients unable to complete the study questionnaire due to cognitive or language barriers.
Design outcomes
Primary
| Measure | Time frame | Description |
|---|---|---|
| Prevalence of Traditional Medicine Syndromes in Internal Hemorrhoid Patients | Baseline assessment at the time of patient enrollment (within the first visit). | This outcome measures the proportion of patients diagnosed with internal hemorrhoids who exhibit specific Traditional Medicine (TM) syndromes. Patients will be assessed using TM diagnostic criteria to classify them into syndromes such as Blood Heat generating Wind, Blood Stagnation generating Wind, and Spleen Qi Deficiency. The prevalence of each syndrome will be determined as a percentage of the total study population. |
Contacts
Primary ContactSang Do, MD
Outcome results
None listed