anal pain
Conditions
Interventions
The anal cooler needs to be stored in a deep-freeze (-18 oC) for 3 hours. The
cooler will be introduced into the anus while the patient sits or lies on his
side. After 10-20 minutes the cooler will
Sponsors
Vrije Universiteit Medisch Centrum
Eligibility
Age
18 Years to 99 Years
Inclusion criteria
Inclusion criteria: anal pain not due to a treatable cause or patient who are referred for rubber band ligation age: 18-80 year
Exclusion criteria
Exclusion criteria: treatable anorectal disorders and not compliant with the study
Design outcomes
Primary
| Measure | Time frame |
|---|---|
| - measurement of pain with a diary and VAS-score | — |
Secondary
| Measure | Time frame |
|---|---|
| - measurement of quality of life with QOL-SF36, VAS-score and a diary | — |
Countries
Netherlands
Outcome results
None listed