Title
Efficacy Study of Iferanserin to Treat Hemorrhoids
Protocol for the Study of the Effects of S-MPEC (Iferanserin) in Patients With Hemorrhoids
Phase
Phase 2Lead Sponsor
Ventrus Biosciences, IncStudy Type
InterventionalStatus
Completed No Results PostedIndication/Condition
HemorrhoidsIntervention/Treatment
iferanserin ...Study Participants
121To evaluate the safety and efficacy of topical 0.5% S-MPEC cream vs. placebo cream (applied twice daily for 14 days) in the treatment of Grade I - III hemorrhoids.
Iferanserin 0.5% ointment applied intra-anally twice daily for 14 days
Placebo ointment applied intra-anally twice daily for 14 days
Iferanserin administration intra-anally twice daily for 14 days
Inclusion Criteria: Age 18 years or older Diagnosis of grade I - III hemorrhoids with bleeding episodes of at least every other day during the last two weeks before enrollment in the study. Patients signing the Informed Consent form. Exclusion Criteria: Patients with protruding or irreducible hemorrhoids (grade IV). Patients with anal fistulas, periproctitis or hemorrhagic diathesis Patients with current history of Type I or Type II diabetes mellitus. Patients with severe hepatic, renal or cardiovascular disorders. Patients with any type of infectious disease. Patients who have been involved with another experimental drug trial within the past 30 days. Patients presently diagnosed with cancer. Patients who have known alcohol and drug abuse. Patients who require the use of suppositories. Patients with blood or urine laboratory values outside the normal limits or those with values considered abnormal in the opinion of the investigator.