NCT04119700

Brief Summary

The optimal method of surgical treatment of complex anorectal fistulas has not been found yet. The aim of this study is to compare two techniques in treatment of high anorectal fistulas. This study purpose to demonstrate that the fistulectomy with dissection from 1/3 to 2/3 of the height of the sphincter complex with primary suturing is technically simpler, equally effective and safe in comparison with muco-muscular endorectal advancement flap.

Trial Health

43
At Risk

Trial Health Score

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Trial has exceeded expected completion date
Enrollment
142

participants targeted

Target at P50-P75 for not_applicable

Timeline
Completed

Started Nov 2017

Typical duration for not_applicable

Geographic Reach
1 country

1 active site

Status
unknown

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Study Timeline

Key milestones and dates

Study Start

First participant enrolled

November 4, 2017

Completed
1.9 years until next milestone

First Submitted

Initial submission to the registry

October 6, 2019

Completed
2 days until next milestone

First Posted

Study publicly available on registry

October 8, 2019

Completed
5 months until next milestone

Primary Completion

Last participant's last visit for primary outcome

February 20, 2020

Completed
16 days until next milestone

Study Completion

Last participant's last visit for all outcomes

March 7, 2020

Completed
Last Updated

February 28, 2020

Status Verified

February 1, 2020

Enrollment Period

2.3 years

First QC Date

October 6, 2019

Last Update Submit

February 26, 2020

Conditions

Keywords

fistulectomyfistulaadvancement flaptranssphincteric fistulasphincteroplastyprimary sphincter reconstructionhigh fistulaendorectal flap

Outcome Measures

Primary Outcomes (1)

  • Incontinence rate

    The frequency of incontinence after the operation in accordance with the classification CCFF-IS (Cleveland Clinic Florida Faecal Incontinence Score). 0 points - total continence, 24 points - complete incontinence.

    1 day - 1 year

Secondary Outcomes (4)

  • Pain intencity

    1 day, 7 day, 14 day, 30 day

  • Recurrence rate

    1 day - 1 year

  • Wound healing

    30 day - 90 day

  • Overall quality of life

    assessed after surgery: 14 day, 1 month, 3 month, 6 month, 1 year

Study Arms (2)

Muco-muscular endorectal advancement flap

ACTIVE COMPARATOR

After fistulectomy a muco-muscular endorectal advancement flap is mobilised and fixed to anoderma

Procedure: Muco-muscular endorectal advancement flap after fistulectomy

Primary sphincter reconstruction

EXPERIMENTAL

After fistulectomy the defect in anal sphincters is closed

Procedure: Primary sphincter reconstruction after fistulectomy

Interventions

After fistulectomy muco-muscular flap of the rectal wall will be mobilized. The muscular defect is sutured with separate interrupted sutures (Vicryl / Polysorb 2/0, 0/0, 3/0). The muco-muscular flap is fixed to the anoderm without tension by interrupted sutures (Vicryl / Polysorb 4/0). The wound of the perianal area is not sutured.

Muco-muscular endorectal advancement flap

Fistulectomy will be performed. The affected gland is visualized and removed. If there are secondary extensions, they are excised also. Sphincter defect with stitches (suture material Vicryl / Polysorb 2/0, 0/0, 3/0) with restoration of the anal canal profile (suturing of the anodermal-skin border). The skin is not suturing.

Primary sphincter reconstruction

Eligibility Criteria

Age18 Years - 70 Years
Sexall
Healthy VolunteersNo
Age GroupsAdult (18-64), Older Adult (65+)

You may qualify if:

  • Patient's consent to participate in the study
  • Patient's consent for surgery
  • High transsphincteric anorectal fistula, involving from 1/3 to 2/3 of the height of the sphincter according to the both MRI and intraoperative revision
  • Cryptoglandular fistulas
  • The absence of incontinence before the operation in accordance with the classification CCFF-IS
  • Preoperative MR-diagnostics before the operation

You may not qualify if:

  • Refuse of the patient to participate in the study.
  • Low transsphincteric (involving less than 1/3 of the height of the sphincter according to MRI), intersphincteric, extrasphincteric fistula of the rectum.
  • Recurrent fistula.
  • Rectovaginal or rectourethral fistula.
  • Anal incontinence (Appendix 2).
  • Pregnancy.
  • Inflammatory bowel disease (confirmed endoscopically and morphologically).
  • Patients with immunodepression (i.e. HIV)
  • The presence of an acute purulent process in the perianal area.
  • Anterior anorectal fistula in female.
  • The inability to perform MRI of the pelvic organs.

Contact the study team to confirm eligibility.

Sponsors & Collaborators

Study Sites (1)

Clinic of Colorectal and Minimally Invasive Surgery

Moscow, 119435, Russia

RECRUITING

MeSH Terms

Conditions

Rectal FistulaFistula

Condition Hierarchy (Ancestors)

Intestinal FistulaDigestive System FistulaDigestive System DiseasesIntestinal DiseasesGastrointestinal DiseasesRectal DiseasesPathological Conditions, AnatomicalPathological Conditions, Signs and Symptoms

Study Officials

  • Petr Tsarkov, Prof

    Russian Society of Colorectal Surgeons

    PRINCIPAL INVESTIGATOR

Central Study Contacts

Yuliia Churina, MD

CONTACT

Daniil Markaryan, PhD

CONTACT

Study Design

Study Type
interventional
Phase
not applicable
Allocation
RANDOMIZED
Masking
DOUBLE
Who Masked
PARTICIPANT, OUTCOMES ASSESSOR
Purpose
TREATMENT
Intervention Model
PARALLEL
Sponsor Type
OTHER
Responsible Party
SPONSOR

Study Record Dates

First Submitted

October 6, 2019

First Posted

October 8, 2019

Study Start

November 4, 2017

Primary Completion

February 20, 2020

Study Completion

March 7, 2020

Last Updated

February 28, 2020

Record last verified: 2020-02

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