ActivePhase 3Phase 4ACTRN12611000455965

Does Glyceryl Trinitrate (Rectogesic) reduce post Operative pain in Stapled Haemorrhoidectomy?: A Randomized Controlled Trial

Does Rectogesic reduce post Operative pain in Stapled Haemorrhoidectomy?: A Randomized Controlled Trial comparing Rectogesic to Conventional post operative Analgesia

Sponsor

Trent Cross

Enrollment

200 participants

Start Date

Oct 1, 2010

Study Type

Interventional

Conditions

Haemorrhoids and the effect of Rectogesic on post operative pain

Summary

The aim of this study was to determine if the ointment called Glyceryl Trinitrate or Rectogesic by trade name is beneficial in reducing pain after stapled haemorrhoidectomy. Patients will be assigned to either one of two groups and will receive either Rectogesic or standard post op Analgesia.

Eligibility

Sex: Both males and femalesMin Age: 18 YearssMax Age: 55 Yearss

Plain Language Summary

Simplified for easier understanding

This trial tests whether glyceryl trinitrate ointment (Rectogesic) can reduce pain after stapled hemorrhoidectomy, a surgical procedure for hemorrhoids. Glyceryl trinitrate relaxes smooth muscle and may ease post-operative discomfort. Eligible participants are adults aged 18-55 with symptomatic hemorrhoids who do not require additional skin tag removal.

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Interventions

Patients will undertake the Stapled Haemorrhoidectomy operation and will then be randomized to either have Rectogesic or not post operatively. Those that receive Glyceryl trinitrate will receive 0.2%

Patients will undertake the Stapled Haemorrhoidectomy operation and will then be randomized to either have Rectogesic or not post operatively. Those that receive Glyceryl trinitrate will receive 0.2% Formulation applied three times a day topically to the anal canal with an applicator. The treatment is for 2 weeke post operatively and commences day 1 post op.

Locations(1)

Australia

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