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Glue Application in the Treatment of Low-Output Fistulas

A Randomized Controlled Trial to Evaluate Fibrin Glue Application in the Treatment of Low-Output Enterocutaneous Fistulas

Status
UNKNOWN
Phases
NA
Study type
Interventional
Source
ClinicalTrials.gov
Registry ID
NCT01828892
Acronym
FG-treatment
Enrollment
30
Registered
2013-04-11
Start date
2014-03-31
Completion date
2017-12-31
Last updated
2015-06-10

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

Conditions

Low-output External Gastrointestinal Fistula

Keywords

Autologous platelet rich fibrin glue, Enterocutaneous fistulas, Single low output GI fistulas

Brief summary

Adjuvant use of fibrin glue (FG) in the fistula tract has been shown to promote closure of low-output enterocutaneous fistulas (ECFs). The primary objectives of this study are to compare the clinical efficacy, safety of autologous platelet-rich fibrin glue (PRFG), commercial fibrin glue, and control therapy in the management of patients with low-output volume ECFs.

Detailed description

* This is a prospective, randomized, multi-centered study clinical, safety and economic outcome of ECFs patients. * Subjects are randomized to one of 3 groups: * Group 1: Autologous PRFG-treatment \[PRFG + Standard of care (SOC)\] * Group 2: Commercial FG-treatment \[FG + Standard of care (SOC)\] * Group 3: Control (SOC only) * Study will include three phases: * Phase 1: Screening, consent and enrollment * Phase 2: Patients will receive either PRFG, commercial FG, or SOC only for 14 days * Phase 3: Follow up: for patients with closed fistula within 14 days, we will follow up them for 6 months. For patients whose fistulas were still open will be treated with other therapeutic option and follow up for 6 months after closure.

Interventions

A forward-viewing fistula-fiberscope (EndoView, Outai Medical Equipment, Shanghai, China), with 15cm length and 5mm width of fiber optical wire, was inserted into the fistula tract to accomplish endoscopic visualization. Briefly, the fistula-fiberscope assisted procedure was carried out percutaneously, allowing the exposure of internal hole and the whole tracts, followed by insertion of this catheter with distal mixing device.

PROCEDUREEndoscopy exploration

A forward-viewing fistula-fiberscope (EndoView, Outai Medical Equipment, Shanghai, China), with 15cm length and 5mm width of fiber optical wire, was inserted into the fistula tract to accomplish endoscopic visualization.

DRUGAntibiotics (ceftazidime, cefotaxime, or meropenem, with or without vancomycin)

Antibacterial therapy in patients with signs of systemic sepsis or local inflammation with pain

DIETARY_SUPPLEMENTNutrition support

Nutritional replacement and bowel rest via enteral or parenteral nutrition

Sponsors

Jinling Hospital, China
Lead SponsorOTHER

Study design

Allocation
RANDOMIZED
Intervention model
PARALLEL
Primary purpose
TREATMENT
Masking
NONE

Eligibility

Sex/Gender
ALL
Age
18 Years to 65 Years
Healthy volunteers
No

Inclusion criteria

* Patients with a single tubular ECF * Low output volume (\<200 ml/24h) * Tract length \>2cm * Tract diameter \< 1cm

Exclusion criteria

* Cancer-infiltrated fistula * Abscess * Foreign bodies * Distal bowel obstruction * Inflammatory Bowel Disease

Design outcomes

Primary

MeasureTime frameDescription
Closure rates up to 14 days14 daysThe fraction of patients with complete closure of fistula during 14 days

Secondary

MeasureTime frameDescription
Number of adverse eventsParticipants will be followed for at least 180 daysIncidence of adverse events and severe adverse events up to 180 days (defined as an event that was fatal or life-threatening, led to additional hospitalization or disability, or required an intervention to prevent one of these outcomes)

Other

MeasureTime frameDescription
Economic outcomeFrom fistula onset to the end of treatment, which is at least 180 daysHospital cost upon enrollment, Hospital cost during entire hospital stay, Cost between fistula onset and final outcome

Countries

China

Contacts

Primary ContactJianan Ren, MD
jiananr@gmail.com862580860108
Backup ContactXIUWEN WU
xiuwenwoo@gmail.com862580860008

Outcome results

None listed

Source: ClinicalTrials.gov · Data processed: Mar 4, 2026