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Comparision between two different surgeries for Fistula in Ano, namely LIFT and ERAF

Ligation of Intersphincteric fistula tract (LIFT) versus Endomucosal Rectal Advancement Flap (ERAF) in patients with high Fistula in ano: A Prospective double blind randomized controlled Trial - FRAIL TRIAL

Status
Active, not recruiting
Phases
Unknown
Study type
Interventional
Source
CTRI
Registry ID
CTRI/2019/01/017300
Enrollment
84
Registered
2019-01-28
Start date
Unknown
Completion date
Unknown
Last updated
2021-11-24

For informational purposes only — not medical advice. Sourced from public registries and may not reflect the latest updates. Terms

Conditions

Health Condition 1: K603- Anal fistula

Interventions

Intervention1: Ligation of Intersphincteric fistula tract (LIFT): Fistula will be ligated in intersphincteric plane Control Intervention1: Endomucosal Rectal Advancement Flap (ERAF): Internal opening

Sponsors

AIIMS Bhubaneswar
Lead Sponsor

Eligibility

Inclusion criteria

Inclusion criteria: 1. All patients between the age of 18 to 75 yrs having high fistula in ano

Exclusion criteria

Exclusion criteria:

Design outcomes

Primary

MeasureTime frame
Fistula closure/ healing at 6 months Timepoint: Fistula closure/ healing at 6 months—

Secondary

MeasureTime frame
Continence using wexner score Postoperative pain using visual analog scale(VAS) score Quality of life using Clevland Global Quality of Life (CGQL) score Duration of hospital Stay in hoursTimepoint: six month—

Countries

India

Contacts

Public ContactSiddhant Sarthak

AIIMS Bhubaneswar

drpkushwaha@gmail.com9711090814

Outcome results

None listed

Source: CTRI (via WHO ICTRP) · Data processed: Feb 4, 2026