Virtual reality for perianal Crohn's surgery
Part of Digestive system, Immune system & allergy clinical trials.
This trial is testing whether using virtual reality (VR) technology can help doctors better plan surgery for people with Crohn's disease around the bottom. It aims to improve how fistulas and abscesses are managed.
Summary written for real people, not researchers, by Clin2.
Who can take part
- You are between 18 and 75 years old.
- You have been diagnosed with Crohn's disease that is active around your bottom area, causing a fistula (abnormal tunnel) or abscess (pus pocket).
- Your doctor has decided you need surgery for this perianal Crohn's disease.
- You can understand and agree to take part (give informed consent).
- You are not pregnant or breastfeeding, and you do not have any serious health conditions like heart, lung, liver, or kidney disease, cancer, or a pacemaker.
- You have not taken part in another research study in the last 3 months.
Quick eligibility check
Answer a few plain-language questions, based on this study's own requirements, to get a preliminary sense of fit.
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