Will surgery improve sex life for women with anal problems? new study aims to find out
NCT ID NCT07666035
First seen Jun 26, 2026 · Last updated Jun 26, 2026 · Updated 1 time
Summary
This study will follow 120 women having surgery for common anal conditions like fissures, hemorrhoids, or fistulas. Researchers want to see if their sexual function improves after surgery. Participants will fill out questionnaires before surgery and at 3 and 6 months after. The goal is to better understand how these surgeries affect women's sexual health.
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 show that surgery for these conditions improves female sexual function, filling a gap in current knowledge.
- What could go wrong
- This is an observational study, not a treatment trial. It cannot prove cause and effect, and results may not apply to all women.
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Study facts
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- Participants
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About 120 people
The number the study aims to enrol. It can still change while the study runs.
- Expected to start
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Aug 2026
An estimate. Start dates often move.
- Expected to finish
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Feb 2028
An estimate. End dates often move.
- Lead sponsor
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Other sponsor
The registry's catch-all category, for sponsors it does not file as a company, a government agency, or a research network.
Who can take part
This study's own entry requirements. Only the study team can say for certain whether you qualify.
Who is studied
Sexually active women undergoing surgical treatment for benign perianal diseases at Gazi University Faculty of Medicine.
- Ages
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18 to 70 years
- Sex
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Female participants only
- 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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Inclusion Criteria: * Female patients aged 18-70 years * Sexually active during the previous 4 weeks * Diagnosed with chronic anal fissure, hemorrhoidal disease, or cryptoglandular anal fistula * Scheduled for surgical treatment according to routine clinical indications * Able to understand and complete study questionnaires * Willing to provide written informed consent Exclusion Criteria: * Inflammatory bowel disease (Crohn's disease or ulcerative colitis) * Pregnancy * Postpartum period within the previous 12 months * Pelvic organ prolapse * Previous treatment for female sexual dysfunction * Current antidepressant medication use * Active psychiatric disorder * Gynecological malignancy * Previous pelvic radiotherapy * Inability or unwillingness to complete study questionnaires * Refusal to provide informed consent
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