Use of laser in the treatment of perianal fistulas

Use of laser in the treatment of perianal fistulas (Anorectale Fistel Laserstudie)

Status

Active, not recruiting

Phases

Unknown

Study type

Interventional

Source

NL-OMON

Registry ID

NL-OMON28231

Enrollment

100

Registered

2017-10-12

Start date

2018-01-01

Completion date

Unknown

Last updated

2024-06-11

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

Conditions

Peri-anal fistula Laser ablation Laser treatment

Interventions

For this procedure we will use a 1470nm diode laser -10W. A wavelength of 1470nm allows the fistula to shrink with the use of less power, thus reducing the potential damage of tissue around the tract

Eligibility

Inclusion criteria

Inclusion criteria: age: 18 – 80 years able to understand informed consent primary fistula high trans- and intersphincteric fistulas one fistula tract, no secondary tracts, proven with MRI

Exclusion criteria

Exclusion criteria: pregnancy local malignancy Crohn’s disease or ulcerative colitis a traumatic or iatrogenic lesion

Design outcomes

Primary

Measure	Time frame
healing rate	—

Secondary

Measure	Time frame
Quality of life Post operative pain Functional outcome and risk of incontinence	—

Contacts

Public ContactR. Wouda

rosannewouda@gmail.com0613232756

Outcome results

None listed

Source: NL-OMON (via WHO ICTRP)