Randomised study comparing the effects of lateral anal sphincterotomy, glyceryl trinitrate and botulinium toxin in the management of chronic anal fissures

ISRCTN ISRCTN58539902
DOI https://doi.org/10.1186/ISRCTN58539902
Protocol serial number N0051116137
Sponsor Record Provided by the NHSTCT Register - 2007 Update - Department of Health
Funder Brighton and Sussex University Hospitals NHS Trust (UK)
Submission date
28/09/2007
Registration date
28/09/2007
Last edited
07/06/2017
Recruitment status
No longer recruiting
Overall study status
Completed
Condition category
Digestive System
Prospectively registered
Protocol
Statistical analysis plan
Results
Individual participant data
Record updated in last year

Plain English summary of protocol

Not provided at time of registration

Contact information

Mr Paul Farrands
Scientific

Brighton & Sussex University Hospitals NHS Trust (RSCH)
Royal Sussex County Hospital
Eastern Road
Brighton
BN2 5BE
United Kingdom

Phone +44 (0)1273 696955 X 4647
Email paul.farrands@bsuh.nhs.uk

Study information

Primary study designInterventional
Study designDouble-blind randomised trial
Secondary study designRandomised controlled trial
Study type Participant information sheet
Scientific titleRandomised study comparing the effects of lateral anal sphincterotomy, glyceryl trinitrate and botulinium toxin in the management of chronic anal fissures
Study objectivesTo determine whether botulinium toxin is clinically and financially an effective out patient alternative to Glyceryl Trinitrate and lateral anal sphincterotomy treatment of chronic anal fissures.
Ethics approval(s)Not provided at time of registration
Health condition(s) or problem(s) studiedDigestive System: Chronic anal fissure
InterventionDouble-blind randomised trial, incorporating clinical and laboratory examinations prior to application of the drug at one week and one, two, three and six months post application.
Intervention typeDrug
PhaseNot Applicable
Drug / device / biological / vaccine name(s)Glyceryl trinitrate, botulinium toxin
Primary outcome measure(s)

Not provided at time of registration

Key secondary outcome measure(s)

Not provided at time of registration

Completion date31/03/2008

Eligibility

Participant type(s)Patient
Age groupAdult
Lower age limit18 Years
Upper age limit65 Years
SexAll
Target sample size at registration120
Key inclusion criteria120 males and females aged 18-65
Key exclusion criteriaNot provided at time of registration
Date of first enrolment01/04/2002
Date of final enrolment31/03/2008

Locations

Countries of recruitment

  • United Kingdom
  • England

Study participating centre

Brighton & Sussex University Hospitals NHS Trust (RSCH)
Brighton
BN2 5BE
United Kingdom

Results and Publications

Individual participant data (IPD) Intention to shareNo
IPD sharing plan summaryNot provided at time of registration
IPD sharing plan

Study outputs

Output type Details Date created Date added Peer reviewed? Patient-facing?
Participant information sheet Participant information sheet 11/11/2025 11/11/2025 No Yes

Editorial Notes

07/06/2017: No publications found, verifying study status with principal investigator.