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Hemorrhoidal Artery Embolization: Longitudinal Impact On Symptoms (HELIOS)
Sponsor: University of California, Los Angeles
Summary
Hemorrhoidal artery embolization (HAE) is a novel treatment for symptomatic internal hemorrhoids. HAE involves the deliberate blockage (embolization) of enlarged rectal or hemorrhoidal arteries leading to reduction of abnormal blood flow to the hemorrhoidal tissue. The aim of HAE is to the improve hemorrhoid related symptoms, especially bleeding. Initial reports of HAE have demonstrated that it both safe and effective. Following an initial clinic visit to determine trial candidacy, enrolled patients will be subsequently treated with HAE. Patients will be followed for a year with clinic follow-up visits at 1, 3, 6 and 12 months.
Key Details
Gender
All
Age Range
18 Years - 90 Years
Study Type
INTERVENTIONAL
Enrollment
22
Start Date
2025-08-05
Completion Date
2029-09-30
Last Updated
2026-02-02
Healthy Volunteers
No
Conditions
Interventions
Hemorrhoidal artery embolization
Hemorrhoidal artery embolization (HAE) involves the deliberate blockage of enlarged rectal or hemorrhoidal arteries leading to reduction of abnormal blood flow to the hemorrhoidal tissue. The aim of HAE is to the improve symptoms related to internal hemorrhoids, especially bleeding.
Locations (1)
University of California, Los Angeles
Los Angeles, California, United States