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Study NCT ID:
NCT00830661
Status:
UNKNOWN
Last Update Posted:
2009-05-29
First Post:
2009-01-27
Is NOT Gene Therapy:
True
Has Adverse Events:
False
Brief Title:
Ligation of Intersphincteric Fistula Tract (LIFT) Procedure Versus Use of an Anal Fistula Plug for Anal Fistula Repair
Sponsor:
Colon and Rectal Surgery Associates, Ltd.
Organization:
Study Overview
Official Title:
A Randomized, Prospective, Multi-Centered Study Comparing Clinical Outcomes of the Ligation of Intersphincteric Fistula Tract (LIFT)Procedure Versus Use of Anal Fistula Plug (AFP)in the Surgical Repair of Trans-Sphincteric Anal Fistulae of Cryptoglandular Origin
Status:
UNKNOWN
Status Verified Date:
2009-05
Last Known Status:
RECRUITING
Delayed Posting:
No
If Stopped, Why?:
Not Stopped
Has Expanded Access:
False
If Expanded Access, NCT#:
N/A
Has Expanded Access, NCT# Status:
N/A
Acronym:
LIFT vs PLUG
Brief Summary:
Anal fistulae are a difficult problem to treat. The optimal treatment for fistula involving the anal sphincter is unclear. Two standardly used methods of treatment are the ligation of intersphincteric fistula track (LIFT) procedure and the use of an anal fistula plug. The purpose of this study is to exam the rate of fistula closure between the LIFT procedure and the use of a fistula plug
Detailed Description:
None
Study Oversight
Has Oversight DMC:
True
Is a FDA Regulated Drug?:
None
Is a FDA Regulated Device?:
None
Is an Unapproved Device?:
None
Is a PPSD?:
None
Is a US Export?:
None
Is an FDA AA801 Violation?: