New study aims to find the best surgical approach for anal fissures
NCT ID NCT07520552
First seen Jun 27, 2026 · Last updated Jun 27, 2026
Summary
This study compares three different surgical methods for treating chronic anal fissures that haven't healed with medication. 150 adults will be randomly assigned to one of the three techniques. The goal is to see which method best heals the fissure while minimizing the risk of accidental bowel leakage.
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- Phase
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Not a phased trial
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- Participants
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About 150 people
The number the study aims to enrol. It can still change while the study runs.
- Started
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May 2026
- Expected to finish
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May 2028
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- Lead sponsor
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Other sponsor
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Who can take part
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18 years and older
- Sex
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Anyone
- Healthy volunteers
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Not accepted
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Inclusion Criteria: * Age 18 years or older * Diagnosis of chronic anal fissure (duration ≥8 weeks) * Failure to heal after at least 6 weeks of appropriate medical treatment (topical agents, fiber supplementation, sitz baths) * Complete preoperative fecal continence (Wexner Incontinence Score = 0) * Primary anal fissure (posterior or anterior midline location) * Written informed consent Exclusion Criteria: * Any degree of preoperative fecal incontinence * Secondary anal fissure (associated with Crohn's disease, tuberculosis, HIV, syphilis, or other systemic conditions) * Previous anal sphincter surgery * History of obstetric sphincter injury * Active anorectal infection (abscess or fistula) * Pregnancy or breastfeeding * Uncorrectable coagulopathy or current anticoagulant use * Inability to cooperate with study procedures or attend follow-up visits
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Locations
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Canakkale Onsekiz Mart University
RECRUITINGÇanakkale, Çanakkale, 00017, Turkey (Türkiye)
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