Optimizing treatment for anal suppurations in Crohn's disease
Official title: Analysis of Therapeutic Management Strategies for Anal Suppurations of Crohn's Disease
Run by Rennes University Hospital · NCT04192825 · Data updated 2026-11-12
This study is testing different treatment options for people with Crohn's disease who have anal abscesses to see which ones work best for healing and improving their health over a year.
Quick facts
| Study type | Observational |
|---|---|
| Ages | 18 Years and up |
| Sex | All |
| Enrollment | 440 (estimated) |
| Sponsor | Rennes University Hospital Academic / other |
| Locations | 1 site (Rennes) |
| Status | Recruiting |
| Started | February 3, 2020 |
| Main results expected | August 3, 2025 |
| Study ends | August 3, 2028 |
| Registry record updated | April 12, 2023 |
| Trial ID | NCT04192825 on ClinicalTrials.gov |
Is this trial a fit for you?
✓Likely a good fit
Ideal candidates are adults over 18 years old who are experiencing anal suppuration related to Crohn's disease and are scheduled for a drainage procedure.
✕Probably not a fit
Patients who are unable to undergo anesthesia or MRI examinations, or those with other priority health issues, may not benefit from this study.
A plain-English reading of the study's rules. Only the study team can confirm whether you qualify.
What this trial studies
This study aims to identify the best therapeutic strategies for achieving complete clinical and anatomical remission of anal suppurations in patients with Crohn's disease over a 12-month period. It will analyze various treatment combinations, including immunosuppressants, biotherapies, antibiotics, and surgical interventions, to determine their effectiveness. The study emphasizes the importance of MRI evaluations in assessing treatment responses and aims to redefine management protocols for patients with anoperineal lesions. By focusing on both medical and surgical approaches, the study seeks to improve patient outcomes and satisfaction.
Why it matters
Potential benefit: If successful, this study could lead to more effective treatment strategies for patients suffering from anal suppurations due to Crohn's disease.
How similar studies have gone: Previous studies have shown promising results with combined therapeutic approaches for similar conditions, indicating potential for success in this study.
Who can join: the full rules
Show full inclusion / exclusion criteria
Inclusion Criteria: * Persons over 18 years of age * People suffering from anal suppuration of Crohn's disease for whom a drainage procedure is planned. * Person who has received written and oral information about the protocol and has not expressed opposition to participate in the study. Exclusion Criteria: * No one who is unable to have an anesthetic, structural or psychological examination by MRI and/or surgery. * Person planning a planned absence that could hinder participation in the research (travel abroad, relocation, impending transfer); * Person with an associated pathology that is a priority for care; * Vulnerable person (minors, persons under guardianship or curatorship, or deprived of their liberty by a judicial or administrative decision
Where it's running
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Centre Hospitalier de Rennes
Rennes, France Recruiting
Study contacts
- Principal investigator: Laurent SIPROUDHIS, PH-PD — Rennes University Hospital
- Study coordinator: kristell COAT
- Email: kristell.coat@chu-rennes.fr
- Phone: 299282555
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How to take part
- Review the eligibility criteria above with your treating physician.
- Check the official listing on ClinicalTrials.gov for the latest contact details and recruitment status.
- Contact the study coordinator or principal investigator to ask for pre-screening. Pre-screening is free and never obligates you to enroll.