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Silver nitrate thread for fistula

Comparison of silver nitrate impregnated thread (draining seton) versus non medicated thread in management of fistula in Ano in Indian patients: A randomized controlled study - NIL

Status
Active, not recruiting
Phases
Phase 2Phase 3
Study type
Interventional
Source
CTRI
Registry ID
CTRI/2025/11/097284
Enrollment
40
Registered
2025-11-12
Start date
Unknown
Completion date
Unknown
Last updated
2025-11-17

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: Silver nitrate thread: In Group A patients will be treated by using silver nitrate impregnated thread as draining seton which will be changed every 3 weeks total up to 6 times or till h

Sponsors

Maulana Azad Medical College
Lead Sponsor

Eligibility

Inclusion criteria

Inclusion criteria: All patients of age between 18 years and 70 years with Type I and Type II fistula in Ano.

Exclusion criteria

Exclusion criteria: 1. Diabetes 2. Any other immunocompromised status. 3. secondary fistula in Ano like in Crohn’s disease, tuberculosis etc. 4. Known allergy to silver or its compounds

Design outcomes

Primary

MeasureTime frame
1.To compare and assess the effect of silver nitrate impregnated thread and non medicated thread in the healing or closure of fistula tract (in weeks/days)Timepoint: Baseline, and thereafter every 3rd week till healing or total of 6 visits (3rd week, 6th week, 9th week, 12th week, 15th week, 18th week)

Secondary

MeasureTime frame
2. To assess the effect of silver nitrate on infection rates in fistula patients. 3. To see any side effects / patient intolerance to the use of silver nitrate impregnated thread w.r.t Clavien Dindo Classification. Timepoint: Baseline, & thereafter every 3rd week till healing or total of 6 visits (3rd week, 6th week, 9th week, 12th week, 15th week, 18th week)

Countries

India

Contacts

Public ContactDr Pawan Lal

Maulana Azad Medical College

info@pawanlal.com09968604405

Outcome results

None listed

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