Investigating the link between cough and hemorrhoids
Is Cough a Predisposing Factor for Hemorrhoids? A Prospective, Analytical Study
Muğla Sıtkı Koçman University · NCT06878209
This study is trying to see if having a cough might be linked to developing hemorrhoids in patients visiting the hospital for this condition.
Quick facts
| Study type | Observational |
|---|---|
| Enrollment | 134 (estimated) |
| Ages | 18 Years and up |
| Sex | All |
| Sponsor | Muğla Sıtkı Koçman University (other) |
| Locations | 1 site (Muğla, Menteşe) |
| Trial ID | NCT06878209 on ClinicalTrials.gov |
What this trial studies
This observational study aims to explore the relationship between cough and hemorrhoids by assessing cough symptoms in patients presenting with hemorrhoidal disease at the Muğla Education and Research Hospital. Patients will undergo physical examinations and be evaluated for cough duration, frequency, and severity. The study will be cross-sectional and descriptive, focusing on whether cough may act as a predisposing factor for developing hemorrhoids. Data collection will occur between March 2025 and June 2025.
Who should consider this trial
Good fit: Ideal candidates include adults aged 18 and older who have been diagnosed with hemorrhoidal disease and can communicate in Turkish.
Not a fit: Patients with other proctologic diseases, previous hemorrhoid surgeries, or conditions that may cause increased intra-abdominal pressure are unlikely to benefit from this study.
Why it matters
Potential benefit: If successful, this study could provide insights into the potential role of cough in the development of hemorrhoids, leading to better prevention and management strategies.
How similar studies have performed: While the relationship between cough and hemorrhoids has not been extensively studied, similar investigations into intra-abdominal pressure effects have shown promising insights.
Eligibility criteria
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Inclusion Criteria: 1. Being 18 years of age or older 2. Speaking and understanding Turkish 3. To be mentally and cognitively capable of understanding the questions asked 4. To agree to participate in the research 5. individuals diagnosed with hemorrhoidal disease Exclusion Criteria: 1. Those with existing proctologic disease other than hemorrhoidal disease and pelvic floor disease 2. Patients with previous surgery for hemorrhoidal disease 3. Patients with hemorrhoidal disease caused by portal hypertension 4. Patients during pregnancy and diagnosed with postpartum hemorrhoidal disease 5. those with benign prostatic hyperplasia or neurogenic bladder that may cause increased intra-abdominal pressure
Where this trial is running
Muğla, Menteşe
- Muğla Training and Research Hospital — Muğla, Menteşe, Turkey (Türkiye) (RECRUITING)
Study contacts
- Study coordinator: Sabri Serhan Olcay
- Email: serhanolcay@mu.edu.tr
- Phone: +905057578329
How to participate
- Review the eligibility criteria above with your treating physician.
- Visit the official trial page on ClinicalTrials.gov for the most current contact information and recruitment status.
- Contact the listed study coordinator or principal investigator to request pre-screening. Pre-screening is free and never obligates you to enroll.
Conditions: Hemorrhoid, Cough, Cough Duration, Cough Frequency, Cough Severity, Hemorrhoids, Internal, cough, hemorrhoid