Study on Dynamic Multimodal Analgesia Regimen Integrated With Traditional Chinese and Western Medicine After Perianal Abscess Surgery

August 2, 2026 updated by: The Affiliated Hospital of Putian University

Study on Dynamic Multimodal Analgesia Regimen Integrated With Traditional Chinese and Western Medicine After Perianal Abscess Surgery: A Single-Center, Prospective, Open-Label Randomized Clinical Trial

Background:Perianal abscess is a common acute anorectal pyogenic disease (8%-25% of anorectal illnesses), mainly seen in men aged 20-40. Over 90% suffer severe postoperative pain, impairing healing, triggering anxiety or sepsis and raising medical loads. Western multimodal analgesia eases pain yet causes dependence and side effects. TCM sitz baths clear heat, reduce swelling and promote recovery. Few personalized combined protocols are available, and integrated Chinese-Western synergies are insufficiently exploited. This optimized integrated intervention guides postoperative pain nursing.

Study Overview

Status

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Not yet recruiting

Conditions

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Intervention / Treatment

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Study Type

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Interventional

Enrollment (Estimated)

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147

Phase

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  • Not Applicable

Contacts and Locations

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Study Locations

  • China
    • Fujian
      • Putian, Fujian, China, 351100
        • The Affiliated Hospital of Putian University

Participation Criteria

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Eligibility Criteria

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Ages Eligible for Study

  • Adult
  • Older Adult

Accepts Healthy Volunteers

No

Description

Inclusion Criteria:

  1. Aged between 18 and 75 years old (18 ≤ age ≤ 75);
  2. Diagnosed with primary perianal abscess via digital rectal examination, anorectal ultrasound or MRI, and scheduled for incision and drainage or radical surgery;
  3. The maximum diameter of the abscess cavity ≥ 2 cm, or with obvious abscess cavity formation;
  4. Patients are willing and capable of participating in the pain management protocol, fully understand the significance of pain management, and can actively cooperate with study procedures;
  5. No severe coagulation disorders.

Exclusion Criteria:

  1. Complicated with specific infectious diseases such as Crohn's disease and tuberculosis;
  2. Unclear source of postoperative pain, i.e., the origin of pain cannot be confirmed or the pain is unrelated to surgery;
  3. Presence of definite contraindications, including drug allergy or inability to tolerate any pain management measures adopted in this trial;
  4. Pregnant or lactating women;
  5. Patients unable to cooperate with the study, such as those with cognitive impairment, history of mental illness, communication barriers and other conditions;
  6. Patients with long-term analgesic medication use and established drug tolerance;
  7. Complicated with uncontrolled cardiovascular and cerebrovascular diseases (NYHA cardiac function class Ⅲ-Ⅳ), hepatic and renal insufficiency (Child-Pugh class C or eGFR < 30 mL/min/1.73 m²), etc.;
  8. Abscess secondary to rectal neoplasms, trauma or iatrogenic injury;
  9. Severe postoperative complications (such as massive hemorrhage, sepsis) or concurrent infections at other sites;
  10. Patients receiving only non-surgical treatments such as simple needle aspiration of pus.

Study Plan

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How is the study designed?

Design Details

  • Primary Purpose: Treatment
  • Allocation: Randomized
  • Interventional Model: Parallel Assignment
  • Masking: None (Open Label)

Arms and Interventions

Participant Group / Arm

Participant Group / Arm

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Intervention / Treatment

Intervention / Treatment

A process or action that is the focus of a clinical study. Interventions include drugs, medical devices, procedures, vaccines, and other products that are either investigational or already available. Interventions can also include noninvasive approaches, such as education or modifying diet and exercise.
Other: Western Multimodal Analgesia Group
Western multimodal analgesia. Dynamic whole-course NRS evaluation was performed: baseline measurement preoperatively, regular rest/activity pain checks and breakthrough pain assessment postoperatively, plus follow-up reassessment after discharge. Stepwise stratified medication was applied alongside non-pharmacological measures including potassium permanganate sitz bath, health education and psychological counseling. A pain management team adjusted regimens individually via daily ward rounds.
Other: TCM sitz bath
TCM sitz bath
Experimental: Integrated Traditional Chinese and Western Medicine Multimodal Analgesia Group
integrated Chinese-Western multimodal analgesia. All interventions of Group B were adopted, with additional TCM sitz bath and TCM nursing; assessment and Western medicine protocols remained identical to Western Multimodal Analgesia Group
Other: TCM sitz bath
TCM sitz bath

What is the study measuring?

Primary Outcome Measures

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Outcome Measure
Measure Description
Time Frame
Numerical Rating Scale，NRS
Time Frame: Postoperative days 1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 2 weeks and 1 month
The Numerical Rating Scale (NRS) for pain assessment ranges from 0 to 10, with higher scores indicating more severe pain and poorer outcomes.
Postoperative days 1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 2 weeks and 1 month
total postoperative analgesic consumption
Time Frame: Postoperative days 1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 2 weeks and 1 month
Total consumption of analgesics was converted to morphine equivalent daily dose (MEDD) for intergroup comparison.
Postoperative days 1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 2 weeks and 1 month
postoperative quality of life indicators
Time Frame: at day 3 and month 1 postoperatively
The Short-Form 36 (SF-36) Health Survey was employed to evaluate quality of life, with each domain scored from 0 (minimum) to 100 (maximum), and higher scores reflecting more favorable health status and better quality of life.
at day 3 and month 1 postoperatively

Secondary Outcome Measures

Secondary Outcome Measures

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Outcome Measure
Measure Description
Time Frame
postoperative urinary retention
Time Frame: 24 hours postoperatively
Patients were placed in the supine position with a moderately full bladder. The ultrasound probe was positioned above the pubic symphysis, and the anteroposterior, transverse, and longitudinal diameters of the bladder were measured. The post-void residual urine volume was calculated using the formula: bladder volume (mL) ≈ 0.52 × length × width × height (cm). A residual volume of <50 mL was considered normal, 50-200 mL indicated mild urinary retention or impaired voiding, and >200 mL was diagnostic of postoperative urinary retention. Complete inability to void with a bladder volume of >400 mL was defined as acute urinary retention.
24 hours postoperatively
secondary hemorrhage
Time Frame: 24 hours postoperatively
Active oozing from the surgical wound occurring beyond 24 hours postoperatively, with a blood loss of ≥5 mL, requiring dressing change and continuous compression hemostasis with sterile gauze; secondary suturing is indicated if bleeding cannot be controlled.
24 hours postoperatively
perianal edema
Time Frame: within 72 hours postoperatively
Perianal edema was defined as visible significant soft-tissue swelling around the operative site, accompanied by local tenderness, with the edema persisting for more than 72 hours.
within 72 hours postoperatively
assessment of sexual function
Time Frame: assessed preoperatively and at 1 month postoperatively
Erectile function in male patients was evaluated using the International Index of Erectile Function-5 (IIEF-5), which has a total score ranging from 5 (minimum) to 25 (maximum), with higher scores denoting better erectile function. For female patients, sexual function was assessed using the Female Sexual Function Index (FSFI), with total scores ranging from 2 to 36, where a higher score indicates better sexual function.
assessed preoperatively and at 1 month postoperatively

Collaborators and Investigators

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Sponsor

Sponsor

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The Affiliated Hospital of Putian University

Study record dates

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Study Major Dates

Study Start (Estimated)

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July 30, 2026

Primary Completion (Estimated)

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July 30, 2026

Study Completion (Estimated)

Study Completion

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July 30, 2026

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June 16, 2026

First Submitted That Met QC Criteria

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August 2, 2026

First Posted (Actual)

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August 4, 2026

Study Record Updates

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August 4, 2026

Last Update Submitted That Met QC Criteria

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August 2, 2026

Last Verified

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August 1, 2026

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Other Study ID Numbers

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  • PutianU-0013

Drug and device information, study documents

Studies a U.S. FDA-regulated drug product

No

Studies a U.S. FDA-regulated device product

No

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