New implant aims to seal anal fistulas without repeat surgery
NCT ID NCT07021742
First seen Jun 26, 2026 · Last updated Jun 27, 2026 · Updated 1 time
Summary
This study is testing a device called BioHealx, a bioabsorbable implant that is placed in the anal fistula to close the internal opening and allow healing. Researchers will enroll 50 adults with a single anal fistula that has failed previous treatment. The goal is to see if the device can successfully close the fistula and prevent it from coming back over the long term.
What this could mean
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Active substance
BioHealx Anal Fistula Device (bioabsorbable implant)
What this could lead to
If successful, this device could offer a reliable, minimally invasive way to close anal fistulas and reduce the need for repeat surgeries.
What could go wrong
This is a small, single-arm study (50 people) without a comparison group, so results may not apply to everyone. The device may fail to close the fistula or the fistula could come back.
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Geisinger
RECRUITINGDanville, Pennsylvania, 17822, United States
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Hackensack University Medical Center
RECRUITINGHackensack, New Jersey, 07601, United States
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Maininle Health Lankenau
RECRUITINGBryn Mawr, Pennsylvania, 19010, United States
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Northwell Health
RECRUITINGStaten Island, New York, 10305, United States
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The Colorectal Institute
RECRUITINGFort Myers, Florida, 33912, United States
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Weill Cornell Medicine
RECRUITINGNew York, New York, 10021, United States
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