Plain-English translation of NCT06587646 on ClinicalTrials.gov ↗ · Source last updated · Translation generated · How we translate trials
This study doesn't follow the usual testing phases — it may be an observational study or a different type of research.
This trial is testing a new technology called vEUA (virtual examination under anesthesia) that creates a detailed 3D picture of fistulas — painful tunnels that form as a complication of Crohn's disease around the anus. The vEUA tool helps surgeons see the exact shape, size, and location of the fistula before surgery, which may help them plan a better, safer operation. Half of participants will receive standard care (surgery based on an MRI report alone), and half will receive surgery guided by this new 3D imaging tool.
Fistulas from Crohn's disease are tricky to treat, and mistakes during surgery can cause serious problems like infections, scarring, and damage to the muscles that control bowel function. Doctors hope this new 3D imaging tool will help them see the fistula more clearly before operating, reduce complications, and help patients heal faster.
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You will have an MRI scan of the affected area. If you are assigned to the standard care group, your surgeon will review a written report and plan your surgery based on that. If you are assigned to the vEUA group, your surgeon will also have access to the detailed 3D imaging tool before your operation. Both groups will then undergo surgery under anesthesia, performed by the surgeon. The study will track your recovery and healing after surgery.
AI-generated summary from trial data · Jun 5, 2026 · Not medical advice
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