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Acupuncture for Post-hemorrhoidectomy Pain Control With Acute Anti-inflammatory Effects: A Randomized Controlled Trial
The goal of this clinical trial is to learn if acupuncture improves pain control after hemorrhoidectomy in patients with symptomatic hemorrhoids. It will also learn about the safety of using acupuncture in surgical patients. The main questions it aims to answer are: Does acupuncture lower the maximal pain intensity after hemorrhoidectomy? Does acupuncture reduce analgesics requirement, length of hospital stay and quality of recovery? Researchers will compare fully active acupuncture to a sham treatment (a look-alike procedure with minimum acupuncture stimulation) to see if active acupuncture works to improve pain control. Participants will: Receive acupuncture treatment for 7 times over first 5 days after surgery. Visit the clinic once 2 weeks after surgery for checkups and tests. Keep a diary of their symptoms and the number of times they take pain-killers.
Age
18 - 90 years
Sex
ALL
Healthy Volunteers
No
Start Date
March 1, 2026
Primary Completion Date
February 1, 2027
Completion Date
April 1, 2027
Last Updated
December 2, 2025
100
ESTIMATED participants
Acupuncture
PROCEDURE
Acupuncture
PROCEDURE
Lead Sponsor
The University of Hong Kong
Collaborators
NCT06510764
NCT05516862
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