Comparing Ice Therapy and Warm Baths for Hemorrhoidectomy Wound Care
试验速览
- 阶段
- 不适用
- 状态
- Enrolling By Invitation
- 发起方
- 入组人数
- 120
- 试验地点
- 2
- 主要终点
- Postoperative Pain Scores
研究概览
简要总结
This study aims to compare the effectiveness of cryotherapy and warm water sitz bath in post-hemorrhoidectomy wound care. It is a prospective, randomized controlled trial that will assess the impact of these two methods on postoperative pain, analgesic use, wound separation, and swelling.
详细描述
Background: Hemorrhoids are a common anorectal condition. For patients with severe or intolerable symptoms, surgical excision (hemorrhoidectomy) is an effective treatment. However, postoperative pain, swelling, and wound complications are common issues that may delay recovery. Currently, warm water sitz baths are recommended for pain relief and healing, but some studies suggest cryotherapy may be an effective alternative by reducing inflammation and swelling. This trial aims to systematically compare the effects of these two therapies.
Objectives:
Primary: Assess and compare pain levels (VAS) and total analgesic consumption between the two groups at different postoperative time points.
Secondary: Evaluate and compare wound separation incidence at 1-week follow-up and wound swelling at different time points.
Methods:
研究设计
- 研究类型
- Interventional
- 分配方式
- Randomized
- 干预模型
- Parallel
- 主要目的
- Treatment
- 盲法
- None
入排标准
- 年龄范围
- 18 Years 至 80 Years（Adult, Older Adult）
- 性别
- All
- 接受健康志愿者
- 否
入选标准
- •Age 18-75 years Diagnosed with symptomatic hemorrhoids requiring surgical removal Able to understand and comply with the trial procedures
排除标准
- •Pregnant or lactating women Known allergy to cold or warm therapy Coagulation disorders or receiving anticoagulant therapy Severe organ dysfunction (cardiac, pulmonary, hepatic, renal, etc.) Immunocompromised or receiving immunosuppressive therapy Other anorectal surgery within the past 1 month Concomitant anorectal diseases (e.g., anal fistula, anal fissure) requiring additional surgical treatment Cognitive impairment, psychiatric illness, or language barrier preventing compliance Currently participating in another clinical trial
结局指标
主要结局
Postoperative Pain Scores
时间窗: at 24, 48, and 72 hours post-surgery for pain.
Pain scores assessed using the Visual Analog Scale (VAS) at 24, 48, and 72 hours after hemorrhoidectomy surgery.
次要结局
未报告次要终点