NCT07874711 The Use of Electronic Bidets Compared to Water Rinsing After Surgery for Anal Fistula or Haemorrhoidal Disease: a Pilot Study
| NCT ID | NCT07874711 |
| Status | Recruiting |
| Phase | — |
| Sponsor | Universitair Ziekenhuis Brussel |
| Condition | Anal Fistula Surgery |
| Study Type | INTERVENTIONAL |
| Enrollment | 40 participants |
| Start Date | 2026-10 |
| Primary Completion | 2028-12 |
Eligibility & Interventions
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You will actively receive the study intervention — which may be a drug, biologic, device, or procedure.
This trial targets 40 participants in total. It began in 2026-10 with a primary completion date of 2028-12.
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Brief Summary
There is still much to discover in the field of proctological postoperative care. There has already been some, albeit very little, research about its use post-haemorrhoidectomy as well as its possible effect on anal fissures, but no articles to date have been written about the use of bidets in the treatment of anal fistula or after surgery for fissures. This lack of research is evident in the guidelines written about proctological problems. The guidelines about wound rinsing after proctological surgery are based on expert opinion instead of on research and they don't mention the use of bidets at all.
Eligibility Criteria
Inclusion Criteria: * Patients will undergo fistulotomy or sphincter-sparing surgery for AF or haemorrhoidec-tomy for HD * 18 years or older * Able to speak and read Dutch or French * Patients must have a power outlet within 3m of their toilet or they need to be able to use an extension cable Exclusion Criteria: * Systemic diseases with perianal impact * Altered perianal sensation (to prevent burns because of the warm water) * Inflammatory bowel disease * Chronic dermatological conditions * AIDS * Hepatitis C * Patients under immunosuppression after a solid organ or stem cell transplantation * Heart failure * Kidney failure with eGFR under 60ml/min * Current malignancy * Pregnancy or breastfeeding * The use of a bidet at home before the start of the study
Contact & Investigator
Frequently Asked Questions
Who can join the NCT07874711 clinical trial?
This trial is open to participants of all sexes, aged 18 Years or older, studying Anal Fistula Surgery. Full inclusion and exclusion criteria are listed in the Eligibility Criteria section. Always confirm your eligibility with the research team before applying.
Is NCT07874711 currently recruiting?
Yes, NCT07874711 is actively recruiting participants. Contact the research team at magali.surmont@uzbrussel.be for enrollment information.
Where is the NCT07874711 trial being conducted?
This trial is being conducted at Brussels, Belgium.
Who is sponsoring the NCT07874711 clinical trial?
NCT07874711 is sponsored by Universitair Ziekenhuis Brussel. The trial plans to enroll 40 participants.