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A congenital birth defect characterized by the absence of a normal anal opening. It may be associated with other congenital abnormalities.
Biomarker and diagnostic research for imperforate anus has been reported in the published literature.
8 clinical trials registered, 3 recruiting. Interventions under study include other interventions, medical devices, and procedural interventions. Pipeline includes 1 PHASE3, 1 EARLY_PHASE1, 2 NA. Research is primarily sponsored by academic and government institutions.
NCT ID | Title | Phase | Sponsor | Status |
|---|---|---|---|---|
[NCT07366476](https://clinicaltrials.gov/study/NCT07366476) |
Data assembled from 4 of 12 sources · Last updated Oct 4, 2026, 3:01 AM UTC
Online Mendelian Inheritance in Man
Genetic and Rare Diseases Info Center
Effectiveness of Electrical Stimulation and Biofeedback on Fecal Incontinence in Children With Repaired Anorectal Malformation |
NA |
Sinai University |
NOT_YET_RECRUITING |
[NCT07392203](https://clinicaltrials.gov/study/NCT07392203) | Role of (Saline- Glycerin) Rectal Enema in Treatment of Fecal Incontinence in Children | EARLY_PHASE1 | Sohag University | NOT_YET_RECRUITING |
[NCT04904081](https://clinicaltrials.gov/study/NCT04904081) | Feasibility of Use of Indocyanine Green in Pediatric Colorectal Surgery | PHASE3 | London Health Sciences Centre Research Institute OR Lawson Research Institute of St. Joseph's | UNKNOWN |
[NCT05450991](https://clinicaltrials.gov/study/NCT05450991) | Long-term Qualitative and Quantitative Outcomes of Children With Hirschsprung's Disease and Anorectal Malformations | — | Alder Hey Children's NHS Foundation Trust | RECRUITING |
[NCT07438691](https://clinicaltrials.gov/study/NCT07438691) | Outcomes in ARMs: Comparison Between Surgical Techniques in Patients With Perineal or Vestibular Fistula - a Multicenter Italian Study | — | Meyer Children's Hospital IRCCS | RECRUITING |
143 publications have been identified in PubMed for imperforate anus. Research spans Case Report / Case Series (51%), Epidemiology / Natural History (15%), and Review / Meta-Analysis (10%).
Research Type | Count | % of Total |
|---|---|---|
Patient case studies | 73 | 51% |
Disease patterns and progression | 22 | 15% |
Research summaries | 15 | 10% |
Clinical study results | 13 | 9% |
Other research | 9 | 6% |
Testing and diagnosis research | 6 | 4% |
Laboratory research | 5 | 3% |
Altintas B (2026). [PMID: 41017074](https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/41017074/). *Clin Genet*. [Case Report / Case Series]
Smith CA (2026). [PMID: 31194415](https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/31194415/). *Unknown Journal*. [Other]
Baldwin DL (2026). [PMID: 32809683](https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/32809683/). *Unknown Journal*. [Other]
Zhang S (2026). [PMID: 41123058](https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/41123058/). *Journal of clinical ultrasound : JCU*. [Epidemiology / Natural History]
Leslie SW (2026). [PMID: 33085409](https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/33085409/). *Unknown Journal*. [Other]
Sankavi R (2026). [PMID: 41876925](https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/41876925/). *J Paediatr Child Health*. [Case Report / Case Series]
Singh M (2026). [PMID: 31747191](https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/31747191/). *Unknown Journal*. [Other]
Ürkmez MF (2026). [PMID: 41499068](https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/41499068/). *CEN Case Rep*. [Case Report / Case Series]
Zhang M (2026). [PMID: 41978772](https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/41978772/). *Front Genet*. [Case Report / Case Series]
Hasan A (2026). [PMID: 42107484](https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/42107484/). *Fertil Steril*. [Other]
AI-curated news mentioning imperforate anus
Updated Aug 17, 2026
A recent case report expands the clinical spectrum of autosomal recessive fatty acyl-CoA reductase 1 (FAR1) deficiency by identifying a previously unreported association with imperforate anus. This discovery may enhance understanding and diagnosis of this rare condition.