U.S., Sept. 19 -- ClinicalTrials.gov registry received information related to the study (NCT07179601) titled 'Hemorrhoidal Artery Embolization: Longitudinal Impact On Symptoms (HELIOS)' on Sept. 16.
Brief 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 w...