Clinical Trial: Patient-Reported Outcomes Following Loose Seton Material Replacement in Complex Anal Fistula

U.S., Sept. 15 -- ClinicalTrials.gov registry received information related to the study (NCT07818642) titled 'Patient-Reported Outcomes Following Loose Seton Material Replacement in Complex Anal Fistula' on Sept. 06.

Brief Summary: This prospective, single-center, self-controlled pilot cohort study evaluates whether loose seton biomaterial is associated with patient-reported outcomes in adults with recurrent or persistent complex cryptoglandular anal fistula.

Participants with an existing polypropylene loose seton who require seton replacement as part of routine clinical management will be prospectively enrolled. The decision to replace the seton will be made by the treating colorectal surgeon independently of study participation. No seto...