Evaluating recovery and incontinence after surgery for anal fistulas

Evaluation of the Recovery Rate and Postoperative Incontinence of Surgical Fistulas in a Cohort of a Reference Centre

Observational Groupe Hospitalier Diaconesses Croix Saint-Simon · NCT03865823

This study looks at how well people recover and whether they have trouble controlling their bowel movements after surgery for anal fistulas.

Quick facts

Study typeObservational
Enrollment600 (estimated)
Ages18 Years and up
SexAll
SponsorGroupe Hospitalier Diaconesses Croix Saint-Simon Academic / other
Locations1 site (Paris)
Trial IDNCT03865823 on ClinicalTrials.gov

What this trial studies

This observational study aims to assess the recovery rates and postoperative incontinence in patients undergoing surgical treatment for anal fistulas at a specialized center. The research focuses on understanding the healing outcomes and anal continence based on various factors, including the type of fistula, patient co-morbidities, surgical techniques employed, and the bacterial flora involved. By analyzing these elements, the study seeks to provide insights into optimizing treatment approaches for anal fistulas.

Who should consider this trial

Good fit: Ideal candidates for this study are adults over 18 years old who have been diagnosed with an anal fistula and require surgical intervention.

Not a fit: Patients with conditions such as cutaneous suppuration without a fistula, like Verneuil disease or boils, may not benefit from this study.

Why it matters

Potential benefit: If successful, this study could lead to improved surgical techniques that minimize the risk of incontinence for patients with anal fistulas.

How similar studies have performed: While there may be existing studies on anal fistula treatments, this particular observational approach focusing on recovery and incontinence outcomes is relatively novel.

Eligibility criteria

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Inclusion Criteria:

* Patient over the age of 18, patient with an anus fistula with indication for surgical treatment

Exclusion Criteria:

* Cutaneous Suppuration, without fistula (e.g., Verneuil disease, boil)

Where this trial is running

Paris

Study contacts

How to participate

  1. Review the eligibility criteria above with your treating physician.
  2. Visit the official trial page on ClinicalTrials.gov for the most current contact information and recruitment status.
  3. Contact the listed study coordinator or principal investigator to request pre-screening. Pre-screening is free and never obligates you to enroll.
Conditions Anal Fistulaanal fistulaanal infection
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