NCT07317492 HEMOVAR Study on Hemorrhoids and Varicose Veins
| NCT ID | NCT07317492 |
| Status | Recruiting |
| Phase | — |
| Sponsor | Aydin Adnan Menderes University |
| Condition | Varicose Veins of Lower Limb |
| Study Type | OBSERVATIONAL |
| Enrollment | 400 participants |
| Start Date | 2025-12-19 |
| Primary Completion | 2026-11-30 |
Eligibility & Interventions
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What to Expect as a Participant
This is an observational study. You will not receive an experimental treatment; researchers will collect data based on your existing condition or standard treatment.
This trial targets 400 participants in total. It began in 2025-12-19 with a primary completion date of 2026-11-30.
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Brief Summary
The HEMOVAR Study is a prospective observational study designed to evaluate the association between hemorrhoidal disease and lower extremity varicose veins. A total of 400 adult patients presenting to the general surgery proctology outpatient clinic of Aydın Adnan Menderes University Hospital will be included. The study will consist of two groups: 200 patients diagnosed with hemorrhoids and 200 patients with other non-hemorrhoidal benign proctologic conditions serving as controls. All participants will undergo routine clinical evaluation and demographic data collection. Cardiovascular surgeons will voluntarily perform physical examination and Doppler ultrasonography of the lower extremities to assess venous insufficiency and varicose veins. No experimental intervention or treatment will be applied. The study will not require any consumable materials and will not impose any additional financial burden on the hospital, patients, or the national health insurance system. The primary outcome is the prevalence of lower extremity venous insufficiency in patients with hemorrhoids compared with controls.
Eligibility Criteria
Inclusion Criteria: * Adults aged 18 years or older * Patients presenting to the general surgery proctology outpatient clinic of Aydın Adnan Menderes University Hospital * Patients diagnosed with hemorrhoidal disease or other non-hemorrhoidal benign proctologic conditions * Ability to understand the study procedures and provide written informed consent Exclusion Criteria: * Patients younger than 18 years * History of lower extremity varicose vein surgery, endovenous ablation, or sclerotherapy * Presence of systemic venous disorders such as portal hypertension or liver cirrhosis * Pregnant women * Patients with known malignancy or severe comorbid conditions that could interfere with evaluation * Refusal or inability to provide written informed consent
Contact & Investigator
Akay Edizsoy, Assist Prof.
STUDY CHAIR
Aydin Adnan Menderes University, School of Medicine
Frequently Asked Questions
Who can join the NCT07317492 clinical trial?
This trial is open to participants of all sexes, aged 18 Years or older, studying Varicose Veins of Lower Limb. Full inclusion and exclusion criteria are listed in the Eligibility Criteria section. Always confirm your eligibility with the research team before applying.
Is NCT07317492 currently recruiting?
Yes, NCT07317492 is actively recruiting participants. Contact the research team at akayedizsoy@adu.edu.tr for enrollment information.
Where is the NCT07317492 trial being conducted?
This trial is being conducted at Aydin, Turkey (Türkiye).
Who is sponsoring the NCT07317492 clinical trial?
NCT07317492 is sponsored by Aydin Adnan Menderes University. The principal investigator is Akay Edizsoy, Assist Prof. at Aydin Adnan Menderes University, School of Medicine. The trial plans to enroll 400 participants.