The Anal Fistula Plug versus the fistulotomy for the treatment of low perianal fistulas

The Anal Fistula Plug versus the fistulotomy for the treatment of low perianal fistulas - lowPLUG

Status

Active, not recruiting

Phases

Unknown

Study type

Interventional

Source

NL-OMON

Registry ID

NL-OMON31129

Enrollment

Registered

2007-08-15

Start date

2007-06-01

Completion date

Unknown

Last updated

2024-05-13

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

Conditions

anorectal fistula perianal fistula

Interventions

Installation of the anal fistula plug

Eligibility

Age

18 Years to 99 Years

Inclusion criteria

Inclusion criteria: low anorectal fistula of cryptoglandular origin (intersphincteric and transsphincteric, lower 1/3 of the sphinctercomplex which is confined by the puborectal sling and the end of the anal canal) Informed consent

Exclusion criteria

Exclusion criteria: Age

Design outcomes

Primary

Measure	Time frame
1. Continence (questionnaires and manometry) 2. Post-operative pain	—

Secondary

Measure	Time frame
1. Anorectal fistula closure rate 2. Morbidity 3. Quality of life	—

Countries

Netherlands

Outcome results

None listed

Source: NL-OMON (via WHO ICTRP)