The Role of Fistula-tract Laser Closure in the Management of Perianal Fistula (FiLaC)

Not Applicable

• Conditions: Perianal fistula; Surgery - Surgical techniques; Oral and Gastrointestinal - Other diseases of the mouth, teeth, oesophagus, digestive system including liver and colon

• Registration Number: ACTRN12619000493145
• Lead Sponsor: Dr Toufic El-Khoury

Brief Summary

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Detailed Description

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Study Timeline

• Results First Posted: 1900-01-01
• Study Start: 2019-03-26
• Last Update Posted: 15 July 2019

Recruitment & Eligibility

• Status: ot yet recruiting
• Sex: All
• Target Recruitment: 10

Inclusion Criteria

Age greater than or equal to 18 years old
-Known perianal fistula disease

Exclusion Criteria

-Pregnancy
-Unable to consent or unwilling to consent to procedure
-Crohn’s disease

Study & Design

• Study Type: Interventional
• Study Design: Not specified

Primary Outcome Measures

Name	Time	Method
Resolution of perianal fistula disease.<br>This will be assessed by assessment of the perianal region by the treating surgeon in their consulting rooms at 3 months post-operation. The absence of a perianal fistula on clinical examination will indicate resolution of perianal fistula disease.[3 months]

Secondary Outcome Measures

Name	Time	Method
Post-operative faecal incontinence - this will be assessed via patient questionnaire, asking the patient if they experience any faecal incontinence, and if yes, the frequency.[3 months];Post-operative pain.<br>This will be assessed both Day 1 and at 3 months post-operation via the use a a Visual Analogue Score (VAS) ranging from 0-10. [3 months];Time to return to work/normal daily activities.<br>This will be assessed at the 3 month follow-up visit, by asking the patient the date they returned to work. If the patient does not work, then the date they resumed their normal daily household chores. [3 months]