Effect of Short Term Versus Long Term Treatment With Seton Prior to LIFT Surgery for Complex Anal Fistula
Launched by SYKEHUSET INNLANDET HF · Jul 31, 2013
Trial Information
Current as of May 16, 2025
Withdrawn
Keywords
ClinConnect Summary
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Gender
ALL
Eligibility criteria
- Inclusion Criteria:
- • Age between 20 and 65 years
- • Complex anal fistula defined as
- • anterior fistulas in women
- • branched fistulas
- • fistulas in patients with anal incontinence
- • fistulas traversing more than 30% of the anal sphincter and therefore unsuitable for simple division.
- Exclusion Criteria:
- • Crohn's disease in the rectum
- • Previous LIFT surgery on same side
- • Patient already treated with seton \> 3 weeks
- • Not able or willing to sign informed consent
About Sykehuset Innlandet Hf
Sykehuset Innlandet HF is a prominent healthcare provider in Norway, dedicated to delivering high-quality medical services and advancing clinical research. As a key player in the region's healthcare landscape, the organization operates several hospitals and specialized units, focusing on a wide range of medical disciplines. Sykehuset Innlandet HF is committed to fostering innovative clinical trials that enhance patient care and contribute to the development of new therapies. With a strong emphasis on collaboration and ethical standards, the organization seeks to improve health outcomes through rigorous research and evidence-based practices.
Contacts
Jennifer Cobb
Immunology at National Institute of Allergy and Infectious Diseases (NIAID)
Locations
Hamar, , Norway
Patients applied
Timeline
First submit
Trial launched
Trial updated
Estimated completion
Not reported
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