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Latex vs Non-Latex Banding for Hemorrhoids (NO-Tex Trial)

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Recruiting
Led By Adam Truong, MD
Research Sponsored by Huntington Memorial Hospital
Eligibility Criteria Checklist
Specific guidelines that determine who can or cannot participate in a clinical trial
Must have
Symptomatic grade 2-3 internal hemorrhoids undergoing rubber band ligation
Be older than 18 years old
Must not have
Immunosuppression
Previous hemorrhoidal banding within the past year
Timeline
Screening 3 weeks
Treatment Varies
Follow Up 2-4 months
Awards & highlights
No Placebo-Only Group

Summary

This trial will enroll adult patients with hemorrhoids who need rubber band ligation treatment. Patients will be randomly assigned to receive either a latex band or a non-latex band. The study aims to compare

Who is the study for?
This trial is for adults with hemorrhoids recommended to undergo rubber band ligation, a common treatment. Specific eligibility criteria are not provided, so generally healthy individuals with this condition may qualify.
What is being tested?
The study compares the effectiveness of two types of bands used in hemorrhoid treatment: one made from latex and another made from non-latex material. Patients will be randomly assigned to receive one or the other.
What are the potential side effects?
Potential side effects are not detailed but may include discomfort at the application site, bleeding, or rare complications related to hemorrhoid banding procedures.

Eligibility Criteria

Inclusion Criteria

You may be eligible if you check “Yes” for the criteria below
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I am getting treatment for painful internal hemorrhoids.

Exclusion Criteria

You may be eligible for the trial if you check “No” for criteria below:
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I am currently on immunosuppressive therapy.
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I have had hemorrhoidal banding in the last year.
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I have inflammatory bowel disease.
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I have a bleeding disorder.
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I have high blood pressure in the veins of my liver.
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I have a diagnosed functional neurological disorder.

Timeline

Screening ~ 3 weeks
Treatment ~ Varies
Follow Up ~2-4 months
This trial's timeline: 3 weeks for screening, Varies for treatment, and 2-4 months for reporting.

Treatment Details

Study Objectives

Study objectives can provide a clearer picture of what you can expect from a treatment.
Primary study objectives
Hemorrhoid Band Efficacy
Secondary study objectives
Banding-related Adverse events

Awards & Highlights

No Placebo-Only Group
All patients enrolled in this study will receive some form of active treatment.

Trial Design

2Treatment groups
Experimental Treatment
Active Control
Group I: Non-latex bandExperimental Treatment1 Intervention
Non-latex bands will be placed on hemorrhoids during banding
Group II: Latex bandActive Control1 Intervention
latex bands will be placed on hemorrhoids during banding

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Who is running the clinical trial?

Huntington Memorial HospitalLead Sponsor
6 Previous Clinical Trials
1,857 Total Patients Enrolled
Adam Truong, MDPrincipal InvestigatorHuntington Health
~109 spots leftby Oct 2025
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