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Antibiotics after abscess drainage may block painful fistula formation
Disease control Not yet recruitingThis trial tests whether a 7-day course of antibiotics after draining a first-time perianal abscess can stop an anal fistula from forming. Adults with a first abscess are randomly assigned to receive antibiotics or not, then followed for up to 12 months. The goal is to see if ant…
Matched conditions: ANAL FISTULA
Phase: PHASE4 • Sponsor: University of Illinois at Chicago • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Jul 17, 2026 00:00 UTC
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Laser vs. scalpel: which heals anal fistula faster?
Disease control Not yet recruitingThis study compares two ways to treat uncomplicated perianal fistula: conventional open surgery (fistulectomy) and a newer laser ablation technique. About 72 adults with a single, simple fistula tract will be randomly assigned to one of the two procedures. Researchers will track …
Matched conditions: ANAL FISTULA
Phase: NA • Sponsor: PNS Hafeez - Naval Hospital • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Jul 04, 2026 00:00 UTC
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Herbal capsules aim to ease Post-Surgery constipation without harsh side effects
Symptom relief Not yet recruitingThis study tests whether Shouhui Tongbian Capsules, a traditional Chinese herbal medicine, can relieve constipation after surgery for benign anal or rectal conditions like hemorrhoids. 120 adults will be randomly assigned to take either the herbal capsules or a standard laxative …
Matched conditions: ANAL FISTULA
Phase: PHASE1, PHASE2 • Sponsor: China-Japan Friendship Hospital • Aim: Symptom relief
Last updated Jul 24, 2026 00:00 UTC
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Timing is everything: study probes whether delaying anal fistula surgery worsens outcomes
Knowledge-focused Not yet recruitingThis study will observe 90 adults with anal fistulas to see if the time between first symptoms and surgery affects healing and recurrence. Participants are grouped by how long they waited: 3 months or less, 3 to 6 months, or more than 6 months. Researchers will track healing, rec…
Matched conditions: ANAL FISTULA
Sponsor: Assiut University • Aim: Knowledge-focused
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 11:02 UTC
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Can 'Teach-Back' cut hospital returns after anal fistula surgery?
Knowledge-focused Not yet recruitingThis study tests whether using the 'teach-back' method—where patients repeat back what they've learned—improves understanding and reduces readmissions after same-day anal fistula surgery. Half of the 76 participants will get this interactive education, while the other half receiv…
Matched conditions: ANAL FISTULA
Phase: NA • Sponsor: Muğla Sıtkı Koçman University • Aim: Knowledge-focused
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 08:08 UTC