Ligation of the Intersphincteric Fistula Tract (LIFT) + Biodesign for Anal Fistula (LIFT+Graft)

This study is currently recruiting participants.
Verified April 2013 by Cook
Sponsor:
Information provided by (Responsible Party):
Cook
ClinicalTrials.gov Identifier:
NCT01602081
First received: May 16, 2012
Last updated: April 3, 2013
Last verified: April 2013
  Purpose

The LIFT+Biodesign® study is a post-market observational study to evaluate the rate of fistula closure in patients with persistent trans-sphincteric anal fistula who receive the Biodesign® Tissue graft as part of their LIFT procedure.


Condition Intervention
Anal Fistula
Device: reinforce soft tissue

Study Type: Observational
Study Design: Observational Model: Cohort
Time Perspective: Prospective
Official Title: Ligation of the Intersphincteric Fistula Tract With Tissue Graft Placement for Treatment of Persistent Trans-sphincteric Anal Fistula

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Further study details as provided by Cook:

Primary Outcome Measures:
  • Closure of the anal fistula [ Time Frame: 6 months ] [ Designated as safety issue: No ]

Secondary Outcome Measures:
  • Closure of the anal fistula [ Time Frame: 12 months ] [ Designated as safety issue: No ]

Estimated Enrollment: 80
Study Start Date: January 2013
Estimated Study Completion Date: July 2014
Estimated Primary Completion Date: August 2013 (Final data collection date for primary outcome measure)
Groups/Cohorts Assigned Interventions
LIFT+Biodesign Device: reinforce soft tissue
reinforce soft tissue

  Eligibility

Ages Eligible for Study:   18 Years and older
Genders Eligible for Study:   Both
Accepts Healthy Volunteers:   No
Sampling Method:   Non-Probability Sample
Study Population

Regional and Community Hospitals

Criteria

Inclusion Criteria:

  • Persistent primary or recurrent trans-sphincteric anal fistula

Exclusion Criteria:

  • Patients with prior fistulotomy, fistulectomy, LIFT, cutting seton or advancement flap procedure
  • Fistula with multiple tracts
  • Recto-vaginal fistula
  • Active infection in the anal fistula
  • Physical allergies or cultural objections to porcine products
  • Patient is not medically fit to undergo the LIFT procedure as judged by the treating physician
  • Previous diagnosis of collagen disorder
  • History of Crohn's Disease, Irritable Bowel Syndrome, radiation therapy in the rectoanal region
  Contacts and Locations
Please refer to this study by its ClinicalTrials.gov identifier: NCT01602081

Contacts
Contact: Brenda Johnson 765-463-7537 bmjohnson@medinst.com

Locations
United States, California
University of California Irvine Recruiting
Orange, California, United States, 92868
Contact: Carlos Chavez     712-456-5396     chavezc@uci.edu    
United States, Illinois
Rush University Medical Center Recruiting
Chicago, Illinois, United States, 60612
Contact: Amanda Francescatti     312-942-7462     amanda_francescatti@rush.edu    
United States, Indiana
Indiana University Hospitals Recruiting
Indianapolis, Indiana, United States, 46202
Contact: Maryanne Bowyer-Cherry     317-274-0172     mbowyer@iupui.edu    
Kendrick Regional Center Recruiting
Indianapolis, Indiana, United States, 46237
Contact: Katrina Yaggi     317-528-7821     Katrina.Yaggi@franciscanalliance.org    
United States, New York
Mount Sinai Hospital Recruiting
New York, New York, United States, 10021
Contact: Danielle Kruse     212-241-8033     danielle.kruse@mountsinai.org    
United States, Ohio
Case Medical Center Recruiting
Cleveland, Ohio, United States, 44106
Contact: Tina Seafler     216-844-8447     Christina.Seafler@UHhospitals.org    
United States, Pennsylvania
Hospital of the University of Pennsylvania Recruiting
Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, United States, 19106
Contact: Robyn Broach     215-776-8609     Robyn.Broach@uphs.upenn.edu    
Sponsors and Collaborators
Cook
Investigators
Principal Investigator: Anthony Senagore, MD University of Southern California
  More Information

No publications provided

Responsible Party: Cook
ClinicalTrials.gov Identifier: NCT01602081     History of Changes
Other Study ID Numbers: 10-012
Study First Received: May 16, 2012
Last Updated: April 3, 2013
Health Authority: None: No oversight authorities for this observational data collection gathering information on indication with an approved device.

Keywords provided by Cook:
Anal fistula
Ligation of the intersphincteric fistula tract
LIFT
Tissue graft

Additional relevant MeSH terms:
Fistula
Rectal Fistula
Pathological Conditions, Anatomical
Intestinal Fistula
Digestive System Fistula
Digestive System Diseases
Intestinal Diseases
Gastrointestinal Diseases
Rectal Diseases

ClinicalTrials.gov processed this record on June 17, 2013