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HemorrhoidPhase 4NCT07128979

Efficacy and Safety Evaluation of Ruscus Aculeatus L in Patients With Hemorrhoids

A Phase 4 study testing Neoven 225 mg capsules in people with Hemorrhoid, run by Sultan Abdulhamid Han Training and Research Hospital, Istanbul, Turkey at 1 site in Turkey (Türkiye).

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Trial summary

Hemorrhoidal disease is characterized by distal displacement and deterioration of structural integrity of vascular cushions in the anal canal, which physiologically help defecation and continence. Read more about this study

Who is it for?
Ages 18 to 45 years
Conditions the study is for
Hemorrhoid
What is being tested?
Neoven 225 mg capsules
Type of treatment
Pill or oral medicine
Could I receive a placebo?
Yes, some participants may receive a placebo
How many people
250 participants
Where
1 siteTurkey (Türkiye)
Study dates
1 Aug 2025to 2 Nov 2026
Phase
Phase 4
Are there results?
Not yet: the study is under way

Key requirements

Who can take part, as listed by the sponsor. Only the study team can confirm whether you are eligible, so take this list to your doctor.

  • Ages 18 to 45 years
  • All sexes
  • No healthy volunteers
  • Adult

Who may be able to join

  • Patients between the ages of 18-45 with complaints (symptomatic) consistent with hemorrhoidal disease
  • Patients with Stage II and III hemorrhoids according to the Goligher Hemorrhoid Rating system using physical examination (digital rectal examination, anoscopy/rectoscopy performed within a maximum of four weeks before the examination)
  • Patients who have signed the Informed Consent Form

Who cannot join

  • Patients aged <18 and >45 years
  • Stage I and IV hemorrhoids according to the Goligher Hemorrhoid Rating system
  • Surgery for hemorrhoids at any time
  • Injection treatment for multiple hemorrhoids in the last 3 years
  • Perianal sepsis, inflammatory bowel disease, colorectal malignancy, or pre-existing sphincter injury within the last 3 years
  • Immunodeficiency
  • In addition to hemorrhoids, patients with anal fissures and perianal fistulas detected by simultaneous physical examination or anoscopy/rectoscopy

Trial locations and contacts

1 site in 1 country. Contact the study team or a site near you to ask about taking part.

Haluk Kerim Karakullukcu, MD contact

+905384357181

halukkarakkulukcu@gmail.com

Turkey (Türkiye)1 site, 1 recruiting
  • Sultan Abdulhamid Training and Research Hospital

    Istanbul

    Haluk Kerim Karakullukcu, MD, +905384357181, halukkarakullukcu@gmail.com

    Recruiting

Other trials in Turkey (Türkiye)

About this study

Official title: Efficacy and Safety Evaluation of Ruscus Aculeatus L in Patients With Hemorrhoids: A Randomized, Double-blind Phase IV Clinical Trial

Hemorrhoidal disease is characterized by distal displacement and deterioration of structural integrity of vascular cushions in the anal canal, which physiologically help defecation and continence. Unlike advanced stage (stage IV) hemorrhoids, which require surgical intervention, various topical agents (gels, ointments, creams), oral venoactive drugs, homeopathic and phytotherapeutic products and nutritional supplements are widely used in stage II and III hemorrhoidal disease. The genus Ruscus (family Asparagaceae) is a group of plants native to the Mediterranean basin, Southern and Western Europe, and Iran, represented by perennial, rhizome-based, and evergreen shrubs. Among the species belonging to this genus, Ruscus aculeatus L. has the widest distribution area. The subsoil parts of the Ruscus plant are rich in steroidal saponins and show vasoconstrictor, diuretic, anti-inflammatory and venotonic effects, especially with ruscogenin and neoruscogenin compounds. Due to these properties, R. aculeatus stands out as a traditional phytotherapy agent that has been used for a long time in chronic venous insufficiency. However, there are no controlled clinical studies in the literature evaluating the efficacy and safety of Ruscus aculeatus L. in hemorrhoidal disease. Therefore, this study was aimed to systematically evaluate the contribution of a phytotherapeutic product containing R. aculeatus to the treatment of stage II-III hemorrhoidal patients and to provide scientific evidence of a new and potentially safe herbal treatment option that can be used in the treatment of hemorrhoids.

Read the detailed description

The aim of this study was to evaluate the efficacy and safety of Neoven 225 mg capsule containing Ruscus aculeatus L. in individuals with stage II-III hemorrhoidal disease according to the Goligher classification.

Hemorrhoidal disease is characterized by distal displacement and deterioration of structural integrity of vascular cushions in the anal canal, which physiologically help defecation and continence. As a result, venous distension, inflammation, erosion, bleeding and thrombosis may develop in hemorrhoidal tissues.

Clinically, depending on the stage of the disease, symptoms such as bright red rectal bleeding during defecation, discomfort around the anus, itching, fecal incontinence, pain and protrusion may occur. However, uncertainty about the pharmacological treatment of hemorrhoidal disease still remains.

Unlike advanced stage (stage IV) hemorrhoids, which require surgical intervention, various topical agents (gels, ointments, creams), oral venoactive drugs, homeopathic and phytotherapeutic products and nutritional supplements are widely used in stage II and III hemorrhoidal disease. Among oral venoactive drugs, synthetic calcium dobesilate, diosmin-hesperidin combination of natural origin, triterpenes and saponins are the most well-known compounds. The genus Ruscus (family Asparagaceae) is a group of plants native to the Mediterranean basin, Southern and Western Europe, and Iran, represented by perennial, rhizome-based, and evergreen shrubs. Among the species belonging to this genus, Ruscus aculeatus L. has the widest distribution area. The subsoil parts of the Ruscus plant are rich in steroidal saponins and show vasoconstrictor, diuretic, anti-inflammatory and venotonic effects, especially with ruscogenin and neoruscogenin compounds. Due to these properties, R. aculeatus stands out as a traditional phytotherapy agent that has been used for a long time in chronic venous insufficiency.

However, there are no controlled clinical studies in the literature evaluating the efficacy and safety of Ruscus aculeatus L. in hemorrhoidal disease. Therefore, this study was aimed to systematically evaluate the contribution of a phytotherapeutic product containing R. aculeatus to the treatment of stage II-III hemorrhoidal patients and to provide scientific evidence of a new and potentially safe herbal treatment option that can be used in the treatment of hemorrhoids.

Conditions
Hemorrhoid
Being tested
Neoven 225 mg capsules, Placebo
Medical subject headings
Hemorrhoids

What participants receive

What participants receive. In a randomised study each person is assigned to one group by chance.

  • Neoven 225 mg capsulesDrug

    Patients in this group will only use Neoven 225 mg capsules orally. There will be no signs or inscriptions on the capsules regarding their contents. The duration of the study is determined as 42 days. A total of 378 mg of total ruscogenin (ruscogenin/neoruscogenin mixture obtained by extraction method) will be taken orally using one Neoven capsule orally with meals twice a day. A total of 84 capsules will be given to the patients, and their use will be questioned by phone on the 7th and 14th days of the treatment and the number of uses will be checked at the end of the treatment. Failure to use all of the capsules will be considered as a criterion for exclusion from the study.

  • PlaceboDrug

    Patients in this group will only receive an oral placebo capsule designed for this study. There will be no signs or inscriptions on the capsules regarding their contents. The duration of the study is determined as 42 days. During this period, one placebo capsule will be taken orally twice a day with meals. A total of 84 capsules will be given to the patients, and their use will be questioned by phone on the 7th and 14th days of the treatment and the number of uses will be checked at the end of the treatment. Failure to use all of the capsules will be considered as a criterion for exclusion from the study.

Study groups in NCT07128979
Study groupRoleWhat they receive
Study group: Neoven 225 mg capsulesActive comparatorPatients in this group will only use Neoven 225 mg capsules orally. There will be no signs or inscriptions on the capsules regarding their contents. The duration of the study is determined as 42 days. A total of 378 mg of total ruscogenin (ruscogenin/neoruscogenin mixture obtained by extraction method) will be taken orally using one Neoven capsule orally with meals twice a day. A total of 84 capsules will be given to the patients.
Receives: Drug: Neoven 225 mg capsules
Control groupPlacebo comparatorPatients in this group will only receive an oral placebo capsule designed for this study. There will be no signs or inscriptions on the capsules regarding their contents. The duration of the study is determined as 42 days. During this period, one placebo capsule will be taken orally twice a day with meals. A total of 84 capsules will be given to the patients, and their use will be questioned by phone on the 7th and 14th days of the treatment and the number of uses will be checked at the end of the treatment. Failure to use all of the capsules will be considered as a criterion for exclusion from the study.
Receives: Drug: Placebo

What is being measured

The primary outcome is the main question the study is designed to answer.

  1. Quality of Life for HSS (Hemorrhoid Severity Score)

    Hemorrhoid Severity Score (HSS) is the total score obtained by the sum of the numerical grades of pruritis, pain, prolapse, bleeding and soiling. All the five components in this classification system are graded into four grades ranging from 0 to 3.

    Measured: At the end of the treatment (42nd day)

Secondary outcomes (2)
  1. Hemorrhoidal Disease Symptom Score (HHSS)

    The HHSS is a scale that is scored based on five main symptoms: pain, bleeding, itching, fecal incontinence, and prolapse. For the frequency rating of these symptoms, the total score is calculated according to the five-point Liekert classification [Never (score=0), Less than once a month (score=1), Less than once a week (score=2), 1-6 days a week (score=3), Every day/always (score=4)]. The total score ranges from 0 to 20.

    Measured: At the end of the treatment (42nd day)

  2. Visual Analog Scale (VAS)

    A visual scale with a value range between 0 and 10 will be shown to patients for the VAS pain score, and the they will be asked to rate their current pain as "0"; for no pain and "10"; for unbearable severe pain

    Measured: At the end of the treatment (42nd day)

Timeline

From the start of the study to its completion; the mark is today. Estimated dates are the sponsor’s plan.

  1. First posted19 Aug 2025
  2. Study start1 Aug 2025
  3. Primary completion1 Aug 2026 (estimated)
  4. Study completion2 Nov 2026 (estimated)

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More details

For doctors and researchers: how the study is designed, who runs it, and its registry IDs.

Study design
Study type
Interventional
Phase
Phase 4
Primary purpose
Treatment
Allocation
Randomised
Intervention model
Parallel groups
Masking
Double blind
Who is masked
Participant, Care provider
Enrolment
250 participants (estimated)
IDs, dates and publications
ClinicalTrials.gov ID
NCT07128979
Sponsor's protocol ID
2024-KAEK-18
Status last verified
Jul 2025
First submitted
7 Aug 2025
Last updated
19 Aug 2025
Results posted
No
Data monitoring committee
No
FDA-regulated drug
No
FDA-regulated device
No
Individual data sharing
No

Publications

  • Bouskela E, Cyrino FZ, Marcelon G. Effects of Ruscus extract on the internal diameter of arterioles and venules of the hamster cheek pouch microcirculation. J Cardiovasc Pharmacol. 1993 Aug;22(2):221-4. doi: 10.1097/00005344-199308000-00008.

    PubMed 7692161
  • Masullo M, Pizza C, Piacente S. Ruscus Genus: A Rich Source of Bioactive Steroidal Saponins. Planta Med. 2016 Dec;82(18):1513-1524. doi: 10.1055/s-0042-119728. Epub 2016 Nov 8.

    PubMed 27825178
  • Boyle P, Diehm C, Robertson C. Meta-analysis of clinical trials of Cyclo 3 Fort in the treatment of chronic venous insufficiency. Int Angiol. 2003 Sep;22(3):250-62.

    PubMed 14612852
  • Pompilio G, Nicolaides A, Kakkos SK, Integlia D. Systematic literature review and network Meta-analysis of sulodexide and other drugs in chronic venous disease. Phlebology. 2021 Oct;36(9):695-709. doi: 10.1177/02683555211015020. Epub 2021 May 13.

    PubMed 33983078

Questions about this trial

What is this clinical trial studying?

A Phase 4 study testing Neoven 225 mg capsules in people with Hemorrhoid, run by Sultan Abdulhamid Han Training and Research Hospital, Istanbul, Turkey at 1 site in Turkey (Türkiye).

The full registered description is in the About this study section and the official record.

Who may be eligible to take part?

The sponsor lists 3 inclusion and 7 exclusion criteria. Eligibility is decided by the study team after screening, so read the full criteria and contact a listed site.

Is this clinical trial currently recruiting?

The record says: looking for participants now, as of the sponsor's last update on 19 Aug 2025. Status can change between updates, so confirm with the study contact before making plans.

Where is the study taking place?

The record lists 1 site in Turkey (Türkiye). Whether a site is taking part right now should be confirmed with that site. See every site.

What are the possible benefits and risks?

They depend on the study and the treatment, and no study can promise a benefit. Some participants in this study may receive a placebo. The study team explains the known risks during informed consent, before anyone joins; the record itself does not list them.

What does this phase mean?

Phase 4 studies take place after a treatment is approved, to learn more about its long-term benefits and risks in everyday use.

Not every study follows the same path, and some studies (observational studies, device studies) have no phase.

Are results available for this study?

This study is still under way. Results are not available in the source record yet.

How can a doctor refer a patient or contact the research team?

Contact Haluk Kerim Karakullukcu, MD (+905384357181, halukkarakkulukcu@gmail.com), or a site near the patient. AzTrials does not enrol participants or take referrals.

What does the primary outcome measure?

Quality of Life for HSS (Hemorrhoid Severity Score) (time frame: At the end of the treatment (42nd day)). It is what the study was designed to measure, not a finding.

Where can I read the original study information?

On the ClinicalTrials.gov record for NCT07128979, which also lists 4 linked publications.

Does a listing mean the treatment is approved or proven to work?

No. A listing means the study is registered. It does not show that the treatment is safe, works, or is approved by a regulator.

How often is this information updated?

AzTrials copies changed records from ClinicalTrials.gov every night and reloads the whole registry every week. The sponsor last updated this record on 19 Aug 2025.

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