CompletedNot Applicable

Study on the Long-Term Risk of Recurrence of Anoperineal Fistula in Crohn's Disease

France63 participantsStarted 2024-09-17

Plain-language summary

This research aims to evaluate the long-term recurrence risk of perianal fistulas in Crohn's disease patients who have undergone treatment with anti-TNF therapy and seton drainage.The research seeks to identify factors influencing recurrence and assess the long term effectiveness of these treatments in preventing fistula recurrence. This study will provide insights that could enhance treatment strategies and improve patient outcomes.

Who can participate

Age range

18 Years

Sex

ALL

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Inclusion Criteria: * Confirmed diagnosis of Crohn's disease * drainage of an anal fistula with seton combined with the initiation of anti-TNF alpha treatment * Patient who was treated in the digestive center of the Toulouse University Hospital for drainage of an anal fistula between January 1, 2000 and December 31, 2010 Exclusion Criteria: Patient followed less than 6 months after seton drainage

Questions worth asking your doctor

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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?

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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

Long-term recurrence-free survival rate of perianal fistulas

Timeframe: through study completion, an average of 2 years

Trial details

NCT IDNCT06514092

SponsorUniversity Hospital, Toulouse

Sponsor typeOTHER

Study typeOBSERVATIONAL

Primary completion2025-05-29

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