NCT00935948

Brief Summary

The aim of our study was to assess the clinical efficacy and safety of the drug Imescard compound water smartweed, adrenalin and hamamelis ointment in the treatment of hemorrhoidal disease in adults, in a randomized, double-blind, placebo-controlled clinical trial.

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Enrollment
60

participants targeted

Target at below P25 for phase_3

Geographic Reach
1 country

1 active site

Status
unknown

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Study Timeline

Key milestones and dates

Study Start

First participant enrolled

April 1, 2008

Completed
1.1 years until next milestone

Primary Completion

Last participant's last visit for primary outcome

May 1, 2009

Completed
2 months until next milestone

First Submitted

Initial submission to the registry

July 8, 2009

Completed
1 day until next milestone

First Posted

Study publicly available on registry

July 9, 2009

Completed
Last Updated

July 9, 2009

Status Verified

July 1, 2009

Enrollment Period

1.1 years

First QC Date

July 8, 2009

Last Update Submit

July 8, 2009

Conditions

Keywords

hemorrhoidshemorrhoidal diseasewater smartweedhamamelisRCT

Outcome Measures

Primary Outcomes (1)

  • Improval of 50% or more in hemorrhoidal symptoms, assessed by questionnaires concerning pain, swelling, secretion and bleeding of hemorrhoids, contained in a diary that patients were instructed to fulfill daily during the treatment.

    Days 1 to 5.

Secondary Outcomes (3)

  • Mean scores of the symptom questionnaires mentioned above.

    Days 1 to 5.

  • Life quality was assessed through the questionnaire WHOQOLbrief, at baseline and followup.

    Days 1 and 8.

  • Adverse effects were assessed through a specific field in the diary and at followup during clinical evaluation.

    Day 8

Study Arms (2)

Imescard ointment

ACTIVE COMPARATOR
Drug: Imescard compound water smartweed ointment

Placebo

PLACEBO COMPARATOR
Drug: Placebo

Interventions

Patients in this arm were instructed to apply the ointment after waking up, after evacuations and before bedtime, for 5 days.

Also known as: Imescard, Water smartweed ointment
Imescard ointment

Patients in this arm received placebo, with the exact same appearance of the Imescard ointment, and were instructed to apply it at the same intervals and period.

Placebo

Eligibility Criteria

Age18 Years - 70 Years
Sexall
Healthy VolunteersYes
Age GroupsAdult (18-64), Older Adult (65+)

You may qualify if:

  • Age between 18 and 70 years old
  • nd to 4th degree hemorrhoids clinically diagnosed
  • Proper anticonception, in the case of women in fertile age
  • Possibility to abstain from any other drugs (except in emergencies, in wich case the responsible party must be informed)
  • Good understanding and agreement to informed consent form

You may not qualify if:

  • Hypersensitivity to any of the components of the drug
  • Use of alcohol or drugs
  • Clinical evidence of immunosupression
  • Abnormalities in baseline laboratory exams
  • Diagnosis of any acute disease in current activity or chronic disease uncontrolled

Contact the study team to confirm eligibility.

Sponsors & Collaborators

Study Sites (1)

Hospital de Clínicas de Porto Alegre

Porto Alegre, Rio Grande do Sul, Brazil

Location

MeSH Terms

Conditions

Hemorrhoids

Condition Hierarchy (Ancestors)

Rectal DiseasesIntestinal DiseasesGastrointestinal DiseasesDigestive System DiseasesVascular DiseasesCardiovascular Diseases

Study Design

Study Type
interventional
Phase
phase 3
Allocation
RANDOMIZED
Masking
QUADRUPLE
Who Masked
PARTICIPANT, CARE PROVIDER, INVESTIGATOR, OUTCOMES ASSESSOR
Purpose
TREATMENT
Intervention Model
PARALLEL
Sponsor Type
OTHER

Study Record Dates

First Submitted

July 8, 2009

First Posted

July 9, 2009

Study Start

April 1, 2008

Primary Completion

May 1, 2009

Last Updated

July 9, 2009

Record last verified: 2009-07

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