Monitoring anal sphincter injury after a specific surgical procedure
Endosonograpic Monitoring of Injury to the Anal Sphincter After Transanal Stapled Anastomosis
This study is testing how well the anal sphincter muscles recover after a specific surgery for rectal issues to see if there are any injuries and improve future treatments.
Quick facts
| Study type | Observational |
|---|---|
| Enrollment | 90 (estimated) |
| Ages | 18 Years to 90 Years |
| Sex | All |
| Sponsor | Medical University of Vienna Academic / other |
| Locations | 1 site (Vienna) |
| Trial ID | NCT05992948 on ClinicalTrials.gov |
What this trial studies
This study investigates the condition of the anal sphincter muscles following transanal stapled anastomosis, a surgical procedure for rectal resection. It utilizes endoluminal ultrasound and manometric examinations to assess any potential injuries to the sphincter. The goal is to gather data that could improve surgical techniques and patient outcomes. Participants will be monitored for their recovery and any complications related to the surgery.
Who should consider this trial
Good fit: Ideal candidates are adults aged 18 to 90 who are scheduled to undergo transanal stapled anastomosis at the Medical University of Vienna.
Not a fit: Patients with physical or mental disorders that could interfere with their safety or the study's objectives may not benefit from this study.
Why it matters
Potential benefit: If successful, this study could lead to improved surgical techniques and better recovery outcomes for patients undergoing transanal stapled anastomosis.
How similar studies have performed: While this approach is focused on a specific surgical technique, similar studies using endoluminal ultrasound for monitoring have shown promise in assessing surgical outcomes.
Eligibility criteria
Show full inclusion / exclusion criteria
Inclusion Criteria: Age 18 - 90 years, undergoing transanal stapled anastomosis at the Department of General Surgery, Medical University of Vienna * Ability and willingness to understand and comply with study interventions and restrictions. * Voluntarily signed informed consent after full explanation of the study to the participant. Exclusion Criteria: * Any physical or mental disorder, which could interfere with the participant's safety during the clinical trial or with the study objectives * Inability to communicate well with the investigator due to language problems or reduced mental development * Inability or unwillingness to give written informed consent
Where this trial is running
Vienna
- Medical University of Vienna — Vienna, Austria (Recruiting)
Study contacts
- Study coordinator: Christopher Dawoud, MD
- Email: christopher.dawoud@muv.ac.at
- Phone: 0043 1 40400 56220
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.