Overview

Topical Minoxidil Versus Topical Glyceryl Trinitrate in Treatment of Chronic Anal Fissure

Status:
Completed
Trial end date:
2019-09-30
Target enrollment:
0
Participant gender:
All
Summary
This randomized trial aims to compare two topical treatments in the treatment of chronic anal fissure: minoxidil gel and glycreyl trintrate cream. The endpoint of the study is the duration of healing of anal fissure whereas secondary endpoints include adverse effects of each treatment and recurrence of anal fissure
Phase:
N/A
Accepts Healthy Volunteers?
No
Details
Lead Sponsor:
Mansoura University
Treatments:
Minoxidil
Nitroglycerin
Criteria
Inclusion Criteria:

- Patients of both genders presenting with chronic anal fissure of more than 6 weeks in
duration

- Ageing between 18 and 65 years old.

Exclusion Criteria:

- Pregnant patients.

- Patients with recurrent anal fissure after previous sphincterotomy.

- Patients with coexisting anorectal diseases or inflammatory bowel diseases.