Recto-Anal-Repair in the Treatment of Advanced Haemorrhoidal Disease

February 22, 2011 updated by: Medical University of Vienna

Prospective Observational Study of Recto-Anal-Repair in the Treatment Haemorrhoidal Disease Stage III/IV

Prospective observational study to evaluate the impact of Recto-Anal-Repair (a technique of ultrasound guided haemorrhoidal ligation) in the treatment of stage III/IV haemorrhoidal disease.

Study Overview

Status

Completed

Conditions

Study Type

Observational

Enrollment (Anticipated)

200

Contacts and Locations

This section provides the contact details for those conducting the study, and information on where this study is being conducted.

Study Locations

      • Vienna, Austria, 1090
        • Dept. of Surgery, Medical University Vienna

Participation Criteria

Researchers look for people who fit a certain description, called eligibility criteria. Some examples of these criteria are a person's general health condition or prior treatments.

Eligibility Criteria

Ages Eligible for Study

18 years to 80 years (Adult, Older Adult)

Accepts Healthy Volunteers

No

Genders Eligible for Study

All

Sampling Method

Non-Probability Sample

Study Population

patients with haemorrhoids stage III/IV

Description

Inclusion Criteria:

  • Stage III or IV hemorrhoidal disease (Appendix A)
  • Patient age 18-80 years old
  • Patient fit for general or local anesthesia
  • No prior surgical treatment for hemorrhoidal disease
  • No prior surgical treatment for anorectal sepsis
  • Signed informed consent

Exclusion Criteria:

  • Stage I or II hemorrhoidal disease (Appendix A)
  • Patient unfit for surgery
  • Clotting disorders
  • Anal or colorectal malignancy
  • Secondary hemorrhoidal disease
  • Pregnancy
  • Unwilling or unable to sign informed consent

Study Plan

This section provides details of the study plan, including how the study is designed and what the study is measuring.

How is the study designed?

Design Details

  • Observational Models: Cohort
  • Time Perspectives: Prospective

Cohorts and Interventions

Group / Cohort
treatment
patients undergoing treatment

Collaborators and Investigators

This is where you will find people and organizations involved with this study.

Investigators

  • Principal Investigator: Sebastian Roka, MD, Medical University Vienna

Study record dates

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Study Major Dates

Study Start

January 1, 2007

Primary Completion (Actual)

December 1, 2007

Study Completion (Actual)

December 1, 2007

Study Registration Dates

First Submitted

February 22, 2011

First Submitted That Met QC Criteria

February 22, 2011

First Posted (Estimate)

February 23, 2011

Study Record Updates

Last Update Posted (Estimate)

February 23, 2011

Last Update Submitted That Met QC Criteria

February 22, 2011

Last Verified

June 1, 2006

More Information

Terms related to this study

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