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Comparison of Guggulu-based Ksharasutra and Standard Apamarga Ksharasutra with Partial Surgical Removal in the Treatment of Complex Anal Fistula

A comparative clinical efficacy of Guggulu based Ksharasutra and standard Apamarga Ksharasutra with partial fistulectomy in the management of complex fistula-in-ano - NIL

Status
Active, not recruiting
Phases
Unknown
Study type
Interventional
Source
CTRI
Registry ID
CTRI/2026/06/111657
Enrollment
80
Registered
2026-06-01
Start date
Unknown
Completion date
Unknown
Last updated
2026-06-22

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

Institute of Teaching and Research in Ayurveda (ITRA)
Lead Sponsor

Eligibility

Inclusion criteria

Inclusion criteria: Diagnosed cases of complex fistula in ano like multiple tracts intersphincteric fistula withabscess horse shoe fistula recurrent fistula Garg classification grade 2 to 4 The length of fistula tract more than 4 cmm Patients of fistula in ano as mentioned above and those medically fit for surgery

Exclusion criteria

Exclusion criteria: Diagnosed cases of simple fistula Crohn s disease Pregnancy and breastfeeding women Any kind of malignancy of anorectum or other organs Uncontrolled Hypertension and diabetes Heart diseases like Myocardial infarction coronary artery disease and ischemic heart disease Rectal prolapse Positive cases of HIV HBsAg HCV VDRL

Design outcomes

Primary

MeasureTime frame
Complete healing of fistulous track and Reduction of pain, discharge and itching.Timepoint: till Ksharasutra cut through around 3 to 4 months

Secondary

MeasureTime frame
Effect of group wise treatment for its anti-bacterial or anti fungal activity by swab culture diagnostic method. Anti-microbial action of Ksharasutra.Timepoint: till no bacteria and fungal are found

Countries

India

Contacts

Public ContactProf Dr T S Dudhamal

Institute of Teaching and Research in Ayurveda (ITRA) Jamnagar

drtsdudhamal@gmail.com9498671939

Outcome results

None listed

Source: CTRI (via WHO ICTRP) · Data processed: Jun 29, 2026