Clinical Trial: Randomized Trial on the Effect of Topical Phenytoin on Healing After Fistulotomy

Study Status: Recruiting
Recruit Status: Recruiting
Study Type: Interventional

Official Title: A Randomized Controlled Trial on the Effect of Topical Phenytoin 2% on Wound Healing After Fistulotomy

Brief Summary: Patients with anal fistula who will undergo anal fistulotomy will be randomized into one of two groups; the first group will receive topical phenytoin therapy postoperatively and the second group will not receive such topical treatment.

Detailed Summary:

Patients with anal fistula who will undergo anal fistulotomy will be randomized into one of two groups; the first group will receive topical phenytoin therapy postoperatively and the second group will not receive such topical treatment.

Healing of the wound after fistulotomy will be observed every week and the duration till complete healing will be recorded. The two groups will be compared regarding the mean duration till complete healing and postoperative complications.


Sponsor: Mansoura University

Current Primary Outcome: Healing [ Time Frame: 4-8 weeks ]

Complete epithelilization of the fistulotomy wound without persistent external openings or discharge


Original Primary Outcome: Same as current

Current Secondary Outcome:

Original Secondary Outcome:

Information By: Mansoura University

Dates:
Date Received: March 26, 2017
Date Started: February 20, 2017
Date Completion: March 30, 2018
Last Updated: March 29, 2017
Last Verified: March 2017