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Comparison between Interception of fistulous track with application kshara sutra(IFTAK) and Ligation of fistulous track(LIFT) technique in management of Bhangandara (Fistula-in-ano)

A Comparative clinical trial on effect of interception of fistulous track with application of kshara sutra (IFTAK) and ligation of fistulous track (LIFT) technique in management of Bhagandara(Fistula-in-ano):An open label randomised clinical trial

Status
Active, not recruiting
Phases
Phase 2Phase 3
Study type
Interventional
Source
CTRI
Registry ID
CTRI/2022/06/042959
Enrollment
40
Registered
2022-06-01
Start date
Unknown
Completion date
Unknown
Last updated
2022-06-27

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

None listed

Sponsors

All India Institute of Ayurveda
Lead Sponsor

Eligibility

Inclusion criteria

Inclusion criteria: a)Age group- 20 to 60 years b) Low level Intersphincteric Fistula. c) Patients of Riju Bhagandara as mentioned above, and those medically fit for surgery irrespective of sex, caste, religion and occupation.

Exclusion criteria

Exclusion criteria: Bhagandara associated with one or more of the following conditions: a) History of Tuberculosis b) History of Uncontrolled Hypertension and Diabetes mellitus. c) History of Osteomyelitis. d) History of Ulcerative colitis. e) History of Crohnâ??s disease. f) History of Any malignancy. g) Venereal disease, HIV and HBsAg positive cases. h) Pregnancy. i) Bleeding disorders.

Design outcomes

Primary

MeasureTime frame
Complete healing of Fistulous Track. ii. Clinical evaluation of IFTAK and LIFT, which one is better for the management of BHAGANDARA.Timepoint: 3 MONTHS

Secondary

MeasureTime frame
i. Recurrence rate. ii. Reduction in the intensity of pain after surgery.Timepoint: 3 months

Countries

India

Contacts

Public ContactDr Vyasadev Mahanta

All India Institute Of Ayurveda

drvyasayu@gmail.com7838957972

Outcome results

None listed

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