NCT06793657

Brief Summary

Primary objective of the present study is to compare the diagnostic efficacy of oral poppy seed ingestion versus the classic abdominopelvic computed tomography scan with oral, ıntravenous and rectal contrast in diagnosis of gastrointestinal fistulas in gynecologic oncology practice.

Trial Health

75
On Track

Trial Health Score

Automated assessment based on enrollment pace, timeline, and geographic reach

Enrollment
100

participants targeted

Target at P50-P75 for not_applicable

Timeline
1mo left

Started Jan 2025

Geographic Reach
1 country

1 active site

Status
active not recruiting

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Trial Relationships

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Study Timeline

Key milestones and dates

Study Progress95%
Jan 2025Jun 2026

Study Start

First participant enrolled

January 1, 2025

Completed
19 days until next milestone

First Submitted

Initial submission to the registry

January 20, 2025

Completed
7 days until next milestone

First Posted

Study publicly available on registry

January 27, 2025

Completed
1.3 years until next milestone

Primary Completion

Last participant's last visit for primary outcome

May 1, 2026

Completed
1 month until next milestone

Study Completion

Last participant's last visit for all outcomes

June 1, 2026

Expected
Last Updated

January 27, 2025

Status Verified

January 1, 2025

Enrollment Period

1.3 years

First QC Date

January 20, 2025

Last Update Submit

January 24, 2025

Conditions

Outcome Measures

Primary Outcomes (2)

  • sensitivity, specificity

    A single arm study that will compare computed tomography and oral poppy seed in diagnosis of enteric fistulas to various organs. Both methods will be used in the same patient.

    Two years

  • positive and negative predictive values

    A single arm study that will compare computed tomography and oral poppy seed in diagnosis of enteric fistulas to various organs. Both methods will be used in the same patient.

    Two years

Study Arms (1)

Single arm study for comparison of computed tomography and oral poppy seed ingestion in fistula

EXPERIMENTAL

Single arm study for comparison of computed tomography and oral poppy seed ingestion in fistula diagnosis.

Diagnostic Test: computed tomography and poppy seed

Interventions

comparison of both interventions

Also known as: computed tomography, oral poppy seed
Single arm study for comparison of computed tomography and oral poppy seed ingestion in fistula

Eligibility Criteria

Sexfemale(Gender-based eligibility)
Gender Eligibility Detailsgynecologic oncology patients
Healthy VolunteersNo
Age GroupsChild (0-17), Adult (18-64), Older Adult (65+)

You may qualify if:

  • pre and postsurgical gynecologic oncology patients who were suspected to have fistulas connecting gastrointestinal system and skin, bladder, vagina.

You may not qualify if:

  • None

Contact the study team to confirm eligibility.

Sponsors & Collaborators

Study Sites (1)

Istanbul University Med Fac Dept. of Obstet and Gynecol. Division of Gynecologic Oncology

Istanbul, Turkey (Türkiye)

Location

Related Publications (5)

  • Zizzo M, Tumiati D, Bassi MC, Zanelli M, Sanguedolce F, Porpiglia F, Fiori C, Campobasso D, Castro Ruiz C, Bergamaschi FA, Maestroni UV, Carrieri G, Cormio L, Biolchini F, Palicelli A, Soriano A, Sassatelli R, Ascani S, Annessi V, Giunta A. Management of colovesical fistula: a systematic review. Minerva Urol Nephrol. 2022 Aug;74(4):400-408. doi: 10.23736/S2724-6051.21.04750-9. Epub 2021 Nov 18.

  • Schwaibold H, Popiel C, Geist E, Hartung R. Oral intake of poppy seed: a reliable and simple method for diagnosing vesico-enteric fistula. J Urol. 2001 Aug;166(2):530-1. doi: 10.1016/s0022-5347(05)65976-9.

  • Melchior S, Cudovic D, Jones J, Thomas C, Gillitzer R, Thuroff J. Diagnosis and surgical management of colovesical fistulas due to sigmoid diverticulitis. J Urol. 2009 Sep;182(3):978-82. doi: 10.1016/j.juro.2009.05.022. Epub 2009 Jul 18.

  • Wensky H, Jongen J. Diagnosis of enterovesical fistula using poppy seeds. Colorectal Dis. 2006 Jan;8(1):71-2. doi: 10.1111/j.1463-1318.2005.00902.x. No abstract available.

  • Kwon EO, Armenakas NA, Scharf SC, Panagopoulos G, Fracchia JA. The poppy seed test for colovesical fistula: big bang, little bucks! J Urol. 2008 Apr;179(4):1425-7. doi: 10.1016/j.juro.2007.11.085. Epub 2008 Mar 4.

MeSH Terms

Conditions

Fistula

Interventions

Tomography, X-Ray Computed

Condition Hierarchy (Ancestors)

Pathological Conditions, AnatomicalPathological Conditions, Signs and Symptoms

Intervention Hierarchy (Ancestors)

Image Interpretation, Computer-AssistedDiagnostic ImagingDiagnostic Techniques and ProceduresDiagnosisRadiographic Image EnhancementImage EnhancementPhotographyRadiographyTomography, X-RayTomography

Study Design

Study Type
interventional
Phase
not applicable
Allocation
NA
Masking
NONE
Purpose
DIAGNOSTIC
Intervention Model
SINGLE GROUP
Model Details: A single arm study that will compare computed tomography and oral poppy seed in diagnosis of enteric fistulas to various organs. Both methods will be used in the same patient. Diagnostic performance of both methods will be compared in terms of sensitivity, specifity, positive and negative predictive values.
Sponsor Type
OTHER
Responsible Party
PRINCIPAL INVESTIGATOR
PI Title
Principal Investigator

Study Record Dates

First Submitted

January 20, 2025

First Posted

January 27, 2025

Study Start

January 1, 2025

Primary Completion

May 1, 2026

Study Completion (Estimated)

June 1, 2026

Last Updated

January 27, 2025

Record last verified: 2025-01

Data Sharing

IPD Sharing
Will not share

Locations