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| Cairo University | OTHER |
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the study conducted to assess if there is an effect of Extracorporeal Shock Wave Treatment on anal fissure
Design of the study:
A prospective, randomized, blind, paired (right/left) comparison.
Materials:
Measurement tool:
Therapeutic instruments:
•. shock waves
• topical application of 0.4% glyceryl trinitrate (GTN) ointment
Methods:
• Testing procedures: The assessment will be performed before commencing treatment, after 4 and 8 weeks of the treatment.
• Treatment procedures: Patients will be assigned randomly into two groups equal in number: shock waves Group: twenty patients will receive the shockwaves on perianal area of for 4 weeks (3 sessions /week). control Group: twenty patients will receive the recommended routine medical treatment include topical application of 0.4% glyceryl trinitrate (GTN) ointment only..
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| Label | Type | Description | Intervention Names |
|---|---|---|---|
| shock waves | Experimental | group of patients with anal fissure will be treated with shock waves |
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| Name | Type | Description | Arm Group Labels | Other Names |
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| shock master (shock waves device) | Device | device produces shock waves |
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| Measure | Description | Time Frame |
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| VAS | assessment of pain | up to 3 months |
| Measure | Description | Time Frame |
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| wexener scale | assess the constipation | up to 3 months |
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Inclusion Criteria:
Exclusion Criteria:
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| Facility | Status | City | State | ZIP | Country | Contacts |
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| Amr | Giza | 12613 | Egypt |
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