HELO Trial: Energy-Based Therapies vs. Conventional Hemorrhoidectomy for Grade III Hemorrhoids
Recruiting
N/A
Interventional Study
Hemorrhoids Third Degree
Internal Hemorrhoids
Mixed Hemorrhoids
No Placebo Group
Every participant receives an active treatment — no one gets a placebo.
At a Glance
- Age
- 18 – 75
- Sex
- Any
- Study type
- Interventional
- Purpose
- Treatment
- Participants needed
- 60 (estimated)
- Sponsor
- Chang Gung Memorial Hospital · Other
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About This Trial
This prospective, multicenter study compares the efficacy and functional outcomes of three surgical treatments for symptomatic Goligher Grade III internal hemorrhoids: Laser Hemorrhoidoplasty (LHP), Hemorrhoid Energy Therapy (HET), and conventional closed hemorrhoidectomy (Ferguson technique). Due to strong patient preferences in hemorrhoidal surgery, this study utilizes a pragmatic, preference-to…
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Eligibility Criteria
Inclusion Criteria:
* Diagnosed with Goligher Grade III internal hemorrhoids.
* Symptomatic with HDSS score \>= 5.
* Age 18-75 years.
* Fit for general anesthesia or sedation.
* Able to provide informed consent.
* Agree to pre-operative photo documentation.
Exclusion Criteria:
* Other anorectal d…
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