Comparing Anugel With Gelatine Sponges for Pain Management After Hemoroidectomy
- Conditions
- Pain, Postoperative
- Registration Number
- NCT04057079
- Lead Sponsor
- Deep Life Medical Ltd
- Brief Summary
Post-operational pain is the most common problem relating to haemorrhoidectomy. This study aims to evaluate the postoperative effects of Anugel a hydrogel impregnated multi component sponge vs gelatine sponge comparatively.
- Detailed Description
The patients were placed in the lithotomy position. Haemorrhoids (piles) were later located through exploration. The piles were dissected using ligasure. After completing the dissection, bleeding was controlled and either Anugel or the gelatine sponge (SpongostanTM) is inserted in to the rectum as determined by patient allocation.
The patients were monitored post operation and 5 days following the surgery. Pain was measured using the VAS scale and use of pain medication was monitored.
Recruitment & Eligibility
- Status
- COMPLETED
- Sex
- All
- Target Recruitment
- 110
- Haemorrhoid (grade 3-4)
- Repeating cases, additional (non haemorrhoid related) complications
Study & Design
- Study Type
- INTERVENTIONAL
- Study Design
- PARALLEL
- Primary Outcome Measures
Name Time Method Pain Reduction 5 days Amount of pain patients feel post operation. Post surgery and on days 1 and 5 the pain felt by the patient will be measured according to the VAS scale, either in hospital or during hospital visit.
- Secondary Outcome Measures
Name Time Method Use of analgesics 5 days The frequency and dose of analgesics for pain management is monitored post operation, on day 1 and day 5
Trial Locations
- Locations (1)
Memorial Sisli Hospital
🇹🇷İstanbul, Sisli, Turkey
Memorial Sisli Hospital🇹🇷İstanbul, Sisli, Turkey