Anal fistula surgery: which technique works best? new study aims to find out

NCT ID NCT07477496

Recruiting now Knowledge-focused Sponsor: National and Kapodistrian University of Athens Source: ClinicalTrials.gov ↗

First seen Jun 25, 2026 · Last updated Jun 27, 2026 · Updated 2 times

Summary

This study follows 100 adults who need surgery for an anal fistula. Researchers will track healing, recurrence, and quality of life for one year after the procedure. The goal is to see which surgical methods work best in real-world settings. No new treatments are being tested—only standard care techniques.

What this could mean

Our plain-language read of the trial. This is informational only — not medical advice or a prediction.

What this could lead to: If successful, this study could help doctors choose the best surgical approach for perianal fistulas, improving patient outcomes and quality of life.
What could go wrong: This is an observational study, not a controlled trial, so results may not prove one surgery is better than another. It is small (100 people) and only follows patients for one year.

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Conditions

The condition(s) this trial relates to.

anal fistula Fistula

As listed by the trial registrant

The condition terms exactly as the trial's registrant entered them.

ANAL FISTULA ANAL FISTULA SURGERY PERIANAL FISTULA

Contacts and locations

Locations

Ippokrateio Hospital
RECRUITING

Athens, Greece

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