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Can 'Teach-Back' cut hospital returns after anal fistula surgery?

NCT ID NCT07323160

Knowledge-focused Sponsor: Muğla Sıtkı Koçman University Source: ClinicalTrials.gov ↗

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First seen Jun 26, 2026 · Last updated Jun 27, 2026 · Updated 1 time

Summary

This study tests whether using the 'teach-back' method—where patients repeat back what they've learned—improves understanding and reduces readmissions after same-day anal fistula surgery. Half of the 76 participants will get this interactive education, while the other half receives standard instructions. Researchers will compare readmission rates and satisfaction scores over 30 days.

What this could mean

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Active substance
teach-back discharge education
What this could lead to
If it works, this could point toward a simple, low-cost way to improve patient understanding and reduce hospital returns after anal fistula surgery.
What could go wrong
This is a small, early-stage study (76 people) testing an educational method, not a drug or device. Results may not apply to other surgeries or hospitals.

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Study facts

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Phase

Not a phased trial

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Participants

About 76 people

The number the study aims to enrol. It can still change while the study runs.

Expected to start

Dec 2025

An estimate. Start dates often move.

Expected to finish

May 2027

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Lead sponsor

Other sponsor

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Who can take part

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Ages

18 to 90 years

Sex

Anyone

Healthy volunteers

Not accepted

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Inclusion Criteria: * Having a day surgery planned, Being admitted to the Proctology Unit for anal fistula surgery, Being undergoing elective anal fistula surgery for the first time, Being planned to have a surgical procedure performed with local anesthesia, Being over 18 years of age, Being able to read and understand Turkish, Being able to read and understand the research instructions, Being literate, Agreeing to participate in the research. Exclusion Criteria: * Having surgery planned with general anesthesia, Requiring general anesthesia during the surgical procedure, Being hospitalized for more than 24 hours, Having a recurrent anal fistula, Having another anorectal disease besides the anal fistula, such as advanced Crohn's disease or colorectal cancer, Having complications within 24 hours of surgery and rescheduling surgery, Having visual, auditory, or cognitive problems, Having agreed to participate in the study but wishing to withdraw during follow-up.

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Conditions

The condition(s) this trial relates to.

anal fistula Patient Satisfaction

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Anal fistula Outpatient anal surgery Patient discharge education

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