Which surgery works best for rare birth defect? major study aims to find out

NCT ID NCT07438691

First seen Jun 25, 2026 · Last updated Jun 27, 2026 · Updated 1 time

Summary

This study looks at 500 children with a rare birth defect affecting the anus and rectum. Researchers will compare different surgical techniques to see which one leads to better bowel control and fewer complications. The children will be followed for up to 6 years after surgery. The goal is to help doctors choose the best approach for each child.

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 surgeons choose the best technique to improve long-term bowel control in children with anorectal malformations.

What could go wrong

This is an observational study, not a treatment trial. It will not directly test a new drug or cure, and results may not apply to all patients.

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Conditions

The condition(s) this trial relates to.

Anorectal Malformations imperforate anus low anorectal malformation

As listed by the trial registrant

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

Contacts and locations

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Locations

  • A.O.R. "S. Carlo" - Potenza

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    Potenza, Italy

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  • ASST Papa Giovanni XXIII

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    Bergamo, Italy

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  • AUSL della Romagna - Ospedale Infermi Rimini

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    Rimini, Italy

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  • Aou Meyer IRCSS

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    Florence, Florence, 50139, Italy

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  • Aou Senese

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    Siena, Italy

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  • Azienda Ospedaliera S.Camillo-Forlanini

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    Roma, Italy

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  • Azienda Ospedaliera Universitaria Verona

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    Verona, Italy

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  • Chirurgia pediatrica P.O. "V.Fazzi"

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    Lecce, Italy

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  • Fondazione IRCCS Policlinico San Matteo

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    Pavia, Italy

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  • Fondazione Policlinico Universitario Agostino Gemelli IRCCS

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    Roma, Italy

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  • Ospedale Filippo Del Ponte - Varese

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    Varese, Italy

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  • Ospedale Maggiore della Carità di Novara

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    Novara, Italy

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  • Ospedale Pediatrico Bambino Gesù

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    Roma, Italy

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  • Ospedale dei Bambini

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    Brescia, Italy

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  • Ospedale infantile Regina Margherita di Torino

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    Torino, Italy

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  • Ospedale universitario di Padova

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    Padova, Italy

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  • PO: Santo Spirito

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    Pescara, Italy

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  • Policlinico Universitario Paolo Giaccone di Palermo

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    Palermo, Italy

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  • Policlinico di Modena

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    Modena, Italy

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  • S. Antonio Abate - Trapani

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    Trapani, Italy

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  • UOC Chirurgia Pediatrica ARNAS Garibaldi, Catania

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    Catania, Italy

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