AI-Powered patient handouts could boost treatment success for anal fissures
NCT ID NCT07701811
First seen Jul 14, 2026 · Last updated Sep 10, 2026 · Updated 3 times
Summary
This trial compares standard verbal counseling with AI-assisted written patient information in adults starting medical treatment for chronic anal fissure. The goal is to see if the AI-written materials help people follow their treatment plan more completely after 14 days. Researchers will also measure pain, quality of life, and satisfaction.
What this could mean
Our plain-language read of the trial. This is informational only, not medical advice or a prediction.
- Active substance
- AI-assisted written patient information
- What this could lead to
- If it works, this could show that AI-generated written materials help patients stick to their treatment plan and feel better faster.
- What could go wrong
- This is a small, early-stage trial at one hospital, so results may not apply broadly. The AI information may not outperform simple verbal advice.
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Study facts
What this study's own registry entry says, in plain language.
- Phase
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Not a phased trial
Phase numbers describe drug development. The registry uses this when they do not apply, as it does for trials of devices, procedures or behaviour changes, and for observational studies.
- Participants
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About 220 people
The number the study aims to enrol. It can still change while the study runs.
- Started
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Jul 2026
- Expected to finish
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Dec 2026
An estimate. End dates often move.
- Lead sponsor
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A government agency
The lead sponsor is a government body.
Who can take part
This study's own entry requirements. Only the study team can say for certain whether you qualify.
- Ages
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18 years and older
- Sex
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Anyone
- Healthy volunteers
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Not accepted
This study is not open to healthy volunteers. The entry requirements below say who it is open to.
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Copied word for word from the study's registry entry, so the wording is the study team's rather than ours.
Inclusion Criteria: 1. Age 18 years or older 2. Clinical diagnosis of primary chronic anal fissure 3. Initial medical/conservative treatment planned at first evaluation 4. Ability to read and understand Turkish 5. Reachable by telephone 6. Provision of written informed consent Exclusion Criteria: 1. Acute anal fissure 2. Suspicion or diagnosis of secondary fissure (including Crohn's disease, tuberculosis, HIV-related lesion, suspected malignancy, or atypical lateral fissure) 3. Planned botulinum toxin, surgery, or another interventional treatment 4. History of botulinum toxin or surgical treatment for anal fissure within the last 6 months 5. Concomitant perianal abscess, fistula, advanced hemorrhoidal disease, or another significant anorectal pathology 6. Pregnancy and early postpartum period
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Conditions
The condition(s) this trial relates to.
As listed by the trial registrant
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How to take part
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The places running it
1 site. The list below names each one and where it is.
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The official record
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A doctor treating you
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Contacts and locations
Locations
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Sanliurfa Education and Research Hospital
RECRUITINGSanliurfa, Turkey (Türkiye)
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