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Trial of Latex vs Non-latex Hemorrhoid Banding
Recruiting
Single-blinded Randomized Trial of Latex vs Non-latex Hemorrhoid Banding
Who can join
Ages 18 and older · All sexes
Full eligibility criteria
Inclusion Criteria: * Symptomatic grade 2-3 internal hemorrhoids undergoing rubber band ligation Exclusion Criteria: * Previous hemorrhoidal banding within the past year * Known latex allergy * Pregnancy * Anticoagulation use * Bleeding disorder * Portal hypertension * Inflammatory bowel disease * Immunosuppression * Functional neurologic disorder * Pelvic floor dysfunction * Any records flagged "break the glass" or "research opt out".
About the study
This study will involve the recruitment of adult patients with hemorrhoids for whom rubber band ligation is the recommended treatment. Patients will be randomized to receive banding with a latex band or non-latex band. Our goal will be to measure the performance of latex bands vs non-latex bands.
What is being tested
- Latex Band (device)
- Non-Latex Band (device)
Sponsor: Huntington Memorial Hospital · Participants: 164 · Started: Aug 30, 2024
Contact the study team
- Adam Truong, MD · Phone: (626) 397-5896
Official record on ClinicalTrials.gov — NCT06625138
Locations in the U.S.
| California | Huntington Memorial Hospital, Pasadena |
Conditions
From ClinicalTrials.gov, data retrieved Sep 30, 2026. Each study sets its own eligibility; the study team decides who can join.