Hemorrhoids Hemorrhoids Rubber band ligation Surgical device innovation Randomized controlled trial Medical device ergonomics Outpatient surgery
Conditions
Interventions
Sponsors
Eligibility
Inclusion criteria
Inclusion criteria: 1.Patients aged between 25-75 years old who are diagnosed with grade II or III internal haemorrhoids., 2.Patients are of sound mental status and able to discharge informed consent.
Exclusion criteria
Exclusion criteria: 1.Patients with coagulopathy disorders, on anticoagulation therapy, or patients with thrombocytopaenia, 2.Patients with concurrent infection or inflammation in the anal and/or perianal region, including proctitis, perianal abscess, and anal fistula, 3.Patients with immunodeficiency disorders, 4.Pregnant patients, 5.Patients who wish to withdraw from the study.
Design outcomes
Primary
| Measure | Time frame |
|---|---|
| safety one week post-treatment questionnaire interview | — |
Secondary
| Measure | Time frame |
|---|---|
| efficacy one week post-treatment questionnaire interview | — |
Countries
Thailand
Contacts
Department of Surgery, Faculty of Medicine Ramathibodi Hospital, Mahidol University, Bangkok, Thailand.