Anal lift exercise for recovery after anal fistula surgery
Part of Digestive system clinical trials.
This study tests whether a simple exercise (called anal lift) can help people recover better after surgery for an anal fistula. It may improve muscle control and reduce recovery time.
Summary written for real people, not researchers, by Clin2.
Who can take part
- You are between 18 and 55 years old.
- You have been diagnosed with an anal fistula (a small tunnel between the bowel and skin near the anus).
- You are scheduled for surgery to fix the fistula.
- You do not have hemorrhoids, a mental health condition that prevents cooperation, or a perianal abscess.
- You are willing and able to come back for follow-up visits.
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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