Clinical trials

This study is designed to evaluate whether nitroglycerin ointment can reduce pain after endoscopic rubber band ligation for internal hemorrhoids. Endoscopic rubber band ligation is a commonly used, minimally invasive treatment for internal hemorrhoids, but postoperative anal pain is a frequent and sometimes severe complication that can affect daily activities and recovery. Participants undergoing endoscopic rubber band ligation will be randomly assigned to receive either nitroglycerin ointment or a placebo ointment applied locally after the procedure. Both participants and investigators will be blinded to the treatment assignment. All participants will receive the same standard perioperative care, and rescue pain medication will be provided when necessary. The primary goal of the study is to compare the proportion of patients who require rescue pain medication within 72 hours after the procedure between the two groups. Secondary outcomes include pain intensity at multiple time points, time to complete pain relief, postoperative complications, treatment-related adverse events, and overall treatment effectiveness at 30 days. The results of this study may help identify a safe and effective option for improving pain control after endoscopic treatment of internal hemorrhoids.

This study will recruit patients aged 18-80 with refractory gastroesophageal reflux disease (GERD). These patients had a disease course of more than six months, experienced typical symptoms such as acid reflux and heartburn, and had no symptom relief after taking a double dose of acid-suppressing medication for eight consecutive weeks. All eligible participants will undergo Endoscopic Cardial Constriction Ligation (ECCL) using a disposable endoscope. The procedure will follow a standardized protocol: mucosal and muscle layers of the cardia will be ligated at the lesser curvature, posterior wall, and greater curvature, with the ligated tissue at the greater curvature secured by a hemostatic clip. All patients will receive acid-suppressing therapy post-surgery and will be followed up at three and six months. The follow-ups will assess their GERD-Q scores, symptom relief, and incidence of complications.