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Cross-cultural Adaptation of the Chinese Version of QoLAF-Q (Quality of Life in Patients With Anal Fistula Questionnaire) ：A Multi-center Study

150 participantsStarted 2025-05-01

Plain-language summary

The investigators verify the reliability and practicality of the Chinese adaptation results of QoLAF-Q, which helps Chinese doctors better master the methods and techniques of quality of life assessment.

Who can participate

Age range18 Years – 80 Years

SexALL

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Inclusion criteria

✓. meeting the diagnostic criteria for anal fistula in the "Diagnostic Criteria for Anal Fistula (2004 Edition)", and being diagnosed through clinical examinations, digital rectal examinations, anorectal ultrasound, MRI, and other examinations;
✓. being 18 years old or above;
✓. having clear consciousness and being able to understand and cooperate to complete the questionnaire survey;
✓. voluntarily signing the informed consent form.

Exclusion criteria

✕. having other serious anorectal diseases, such as anal fissure, rectal prolapse, colorectal cancer, etc.;
✕. having severe dysfunction of important organs such as the heart, liver, and kidneys;
✕. suffering from mental diseases or having cognitive impairments;
✕. having undergone anorectal surgery or other major surgeries that may affect the quality of life recently (within 3 months).

What they're measuring

Cronbach's α coefficient

Timeframe: immediately after filling out the questionnaires

Trial details

NCT IDNCT06962228

SponsorChanghai Hospital

Sponsor typeOTHER

Study typeOBSERVATIONAL

Primary completion2025-08-31

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