RecruitingNot ApplicableNCT07559630

Rectal Arterial Embolization vs Band Ligation for the Treatment of Internal hemOrrhoidS

STRATOS: Single-center Randomized Controlled Trial of Rectal Arterial Embolization vs Band Ligation for the Treatment of Internal hemOrrhoidS


Sponsor

Jessica K. Stewart, MD

Enrollment

40 participants

Start Date

May 19, 2026

Study Type

INTERVENTIONAL

Conditions

Summary

The purpose of this clinical trial is to compare two standard of care non-surgical treatments for hemorrhoidal bleeding: hemorrhoidal artery embolization (HAE) versus rubber band ligation (RBL). Directly comparing these two methods may help to clarify which treatment is better for controlling hemorrhoidal bleeding, reducing symptoms, and improving patients' quality of life. HAE is a standard minimally invasive procedure to put tiny particles or coils into the blood vessel that feeds a hemorrhoid to block the blood flow (embolization). This involves using a catheter inserted into an artery, using twilight (conscious) sedation. RBL is a standard procedure that involves using small rubber bands around the base of the hemorrhoids to cut off blood flow, causing it to shrink or shrivel.


Eligibility

Min Age: 18 YearsMax Age: 89 Years

Plain Language Summary

Simplified for easier understanding

This clinical trial is studying a medical device called Hemorrhoidal Artery Embolization and a procedure called Rubber Band Ligation for people with hae, hemorrhoidal bleeding, and other related conditions. The study is currently recruiting participants at 1 location.

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Interventions

DEVICEHemorrhoidal Artery Embolization

Involves using a catheter inserted into an artery to put tiny particles or coils into the blood vessel that feeds the hemorrhoid to block the blood flow and shrink it.

PROCEDURERubber Band Ligation

Involves using a band to cut off blood flow to the hemorrhoid and shrink it.


Locations(1)

Ronald Reagan UCLA Medical Center

Los Angeles, California, United States

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