Evaluating non-cutting seton placement for fistula-in-ano in children

Is this trial a fit for you?

A plain-English reading of the study's rules. Only the study team can confirm whether you qualify.

What this trial studies

This clinical trial investigates the effectiveness of non-cutting seton placement in treating fistula-in-ano in infants and children. Participants are randomly assigned to two groups: one receiving a seton for 4 weeks and the other for 12 weeks. The goal is to determine the optimal duration for seton placement to improve patient outcomes. Informed consent is obtained from all participants before enrollment.

Why it matters

Who can join: the full rules

Inclusion Criteria:

* any patient with FIA and treatment with non-cutting seton placement in our institution
* regardless of underlying diagnoses
* age 0-18 years

Exclusion Criteria:

* none

Where it's running

• Friedrich-Alexander-Universität Erlangen-Nürnberg, Pediatric Surgery
  Erlangen, Bavaria, Germany Recruiting

Study contacts

• Principal investigator: Sonja Diez, MD — Friedrich-Alexander-Universität Erlangen-Nürnberg
• Study coordinator: Sonja Diez, MD
• Email: sonja.diez@uk-erlangen.de
• Phone: 004991318532923

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How to take part

1. Review the eligibility criteria above with your treating physician.
2. Check the official listing on ClinicalTrials.gov for the latest contact details and recruitment status.
3. Contact the study coordinator or principal investigator to ask for pre-screening. Pre-screening is free and never obligates you to enroll.