CompletedNot Applicable

Perianal Abscess Packing Randomized ControlledTrial Pilot Study

United Kingdom14 participantsStarted 2011-05

Plain-language summary

TITLE Perianal Abscess Packing (PAP): a randomised controlled trial (Pilot study) DESIGN Randomised controlled trial. HYPOTHESIS In patients with perianal abscesses incision and drainage without packing the subsequent cavity will reduce patient discomfort without increasing healing time or recurrence compared with management involving cavity packing. OUTCOME MEASURES * Length of hospital stay * Time to cavity healing * Recurrent abscess or fistula formation * Pain score * Analgesia usage POPULATION All patients older than 18 years presenting with a perianal abscess. ELIGIBILITY Exclusion criteria: * under 18 years * those unable to give informed consent * abscesses associated with Crohn's disease or other underlying causes * abscesses in which initial drainage is considered inadequate (if the skin is not open sufficiently to allow drainage of the abscess cavity) DURATION Until recruitment of subjects is complete

Who can participate

Age range

18 Years

Sex

ALL

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Inclusion Criteria: * Adults aged 18 * Clinical diagnosis of perianal abscess. Exclusion Criteria: * Patients who are unable or unwilling to consent. * Known fistulae * Crohn's Disease * Immune-suppression or malignancy * Recurrent abscess (where initial drainage insufficient).

Questions worth asking your doctor

Bring these to your next appointment. They're a starting point for a shared conversation — not a sign you qualify or a recommendation to enrol.

1Based on my diagnosis and history, is this trial worth exploring for me — or is there a standard treatment we should try first?
2What does this trial's phase tell us about how much is already known about its safety and benefit?
3What would taking part actually involve for me — visits, tests, time, and travel?
4What are the known and possible risks or side effects I should weigh, and how would they be monitored?
5If this trial isn't the right fit, what other options or trials would you suggest I look into?

Generated to help you prepare — always confirm anything about your own eligibility and care with the study team and your doctor.

Questions for the trial coordinator

The trial coordinator is the person who runs the study day to day. These cover the practical side — logistics, costs, and what taking part would actually mean for your life. The study team confirms whether you meet the criteria; these are questions to ask, not a sign you qualify.

1What does taking part actually involve week to week — how many visits, where, and how long does each one take?
2What costs are covered by the study, and what might I have to pay for myself, including travel, parking, or time off work?
3What happens during screening, and what happens if the study team confirms I don't meet the criteria after those tests?
4Who pays for the scans, blood work, and other tests the trial requires — the study, my insurance, or me?
5How will being in the trial affect my regular care, and will my own doctor stay informed and involved?
6Can I leave the trial at any point if I change my mind, and what would happen to my care if I do?

A starting point for the conversation — always confirm anything about your own eligibility, costs, and care with the study team and your doctor.

What they're measuring

Time to abscess healing

Timeframe: Two weeks post operative

Trial details

NCT IDNCT01853267

SponsorImperial College London

Sponsor typeOTHER

Study typeINTERVENTIONAL

Primary completion2012-12

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