The use of Topical Anaesthetic in the Banding of Internal Haemorrhoids

• Research type

  Research Study

• Full title

  The use of Topical Anaesthetic in the Banding of Internal Haemorrhoids: A Feasibility Study.

• IRAS ID

  258546

• Contact name

  James Hernon

• Contact email

  james.hernon@nnuh.nhs.uk

• Sponsor organisation

  Norfolk and Norwich University Hospital

• Duration of Study in the UK

  0 years, 3 months, 2 days

• Research summary

  Our aim is to assess if we can complete a study measuring the effect of local anaesthetic gel (Instillagel) on reducing pain experienced by patients undergoing a common treatment for haemorrhoids (piles). This treatment is called rubber band ligation and is commonly performed in our clinics.

• REC name

  East of England - Cambridge East Research Ethics Committee

• REC reference

  19/EE/0083

• Date of REC Opinion

  3 May 2019

• REC opinion

  Further Information Favourable Opinion