Clinical trials: Appendicitis, active
Acute Appendicitis
Optimizing the Antibiotic Treatment of Uncomplicated Acute Appendicitis
Appendicectomy has been the treatment of acute appendicitis for over a hundred years. Appendicectomy, however, includes operative and postoperative risks despite being a routine procedure.
- Trial name
- APPACII (NCT03236961)
- Testing
- Ertapenem, Moxifloxacin
- Where
- Finland
- Volunteers
- 552 people
- Sponsor
- Turku University Hospital
Appendicitis Acute, Acute Abdomen in Children
The Impact of a Diagnostic Strategy for Acute Appendicitis in Children With Acute Abdominal Pain in Primary Care
BACKGROUND Acute appendicitis (AA) in an early stage is difficult to distinguish from other (self-limiting) causes of acute abdominal pain (e.g.
- Trial name
- ISAAK (NCT06762275)
- Testing
- Diagnostic strategy
- Where
- Netherlands
- Volunteers
- 566 people
- Sponsor
- University Medical Center Groningen
Complicated Appendicitis, Intra-Abdominal Abscess
Laparoscopic Antibiotic Lavage to Prevent Intra-abdominal Abscess Formation in Complicated Appendicitis
Appendicitis is one of the most common causes of acute surgical admission. Presently, two types of appendicitis are distinguished: complicated and uncomplicated (phlegmonous).
- Trial name
- ALPACA (NCT06841003)
- Testing
- Laparoscopic antibiotic peritoneal lavage with gentamicin / clindamycin
- Where
- 11 sites in Netherlands
- Volunteers
- 752 people
- Sponsor
- Spaarne Gasthuis
Acute Uncomplicated Appendicitis
Direct Visualization ERAT Versus Laparoscopic Appendectomy in Adults With Acute Uncomplicated Appendicitis
This study compares two ways of treating acute uncomplicated appendicitis, which is a mild form of appendicitis. In the Direct Visualization ERAT group, participants will receive Endoscopic Retrograde Appendicitis Therapy (ERAT).
- Trial name
- E-APPEND (NCT07230379)
- Testing
- Direct Visualization Endoscopic Retrograde Appendicitis Therapy, Laparoscopic appendectomy
- Where
- 14 sites in China
- Volunteers
- 376 people
- Sponsor
- Changhai Hospital
Perforated Appendicitis
Use of Antibiotic Irrigation to Decrease Wound Infections in Pediatric Perforated Appendicitis
The proposed study will investigate whether antibiotic irrigation using a gentamicin/clindamycin solution during laparoscopic appendectomy is superior in preventing postoperative wound infections and IAA in perforated…
- Trial name
- PA protocol (NCT04039750)
- Testing
- antibiotic rinse with suction, suction only
- Where
- United States
- Volunteers
- 200 people
- Sponsor
- Prisma Health-Upstate
Appendicitis, Acute, Appendectomy
Video-Based Grading of Intraoperative Adverse Events in Pediatric Laparoscopic Appendectomy
Acute appendicitis is the most common surgical emergency in children, and laparoscopic appendectomy is its standard treatment. Although intraoperative adverse events (iAEs) are recognized as an important determinant of surgical…
- Conditions
- Appendicitis, Acute, Appendectomy, Intraoperative Complications, Patient Safety
- Trial name
- PedAppy-iAE (NCT07794618)
- Testing
- Laparoscopic appendectomy
- Where
- Turkey (Türkiye)
- Volunteers
- 80 people
- Sponsor
- Ahmet Burak Doğan, MD
Appendicitis Acute, Postoperative Sore Throat, Cough, Hoarseness
Effect of Endotracheal Tube Cuff Pressure Management on Postoperative Sore Throat in Pediatric Laparoscopic Appendectomy
Abstract Objective: The aim of this study is to compare two different ways of adjusting the air-filled cushion (cuff) of the breathing tube used during general anesthesia in children undergoing laparoscopic appendectomy (closed…
- Conditions
- Appendicitis Acute, Postoperative Sore Throat, Cough, Hoarseness, Airway Complications, Respiratory Complications
- Trial name
- NCT07678086
- Testing
- Pressure Transducer, Traditional Palpation Method
- Where
- Turkey (Türkiye)
- Volunteers
- 60 people
- Sponsor
- Ankara Etlik City Hospital
Acute Pain, Abdomen, Acute
Intravenous Ketorolac Vs. Morphine In Children With Acute Abdominal Pain
Appendicitis is a common condition in children 6-17 years of age, and the top reason for emergency surgery in Canada. Children with appendicitis can have very bad pain in their belly.
- Conditions
- Acute Pain, Abdomen, Acute, Abdominal Pain, Appendicitis
- Trial name
- KETOAPP (NCT06160778)
- Testing
- Ketorolac Tromethamine, Morphine Sulfate, normal saline
- Where
- Canada
- Volunteers
- 495 people
- Sponsor
- University of Calgary
Laparoscopic Appendectomy
Comparison Between Metallic Clip Ligation and Suture Ligation of Appendicular Stump in Laparoscopic Appendectomy
Laparoscopic appendectomy is the standard procedure for acute appendicitis. Among the various steps of the procedure one of the rate limiting step is the ligation of the appendicular stump which can be done using suture material…
- Trial name
- NCT07129746
- Testing
- Metallic clip ligation of the appendicular stump, Suture ligation of appendicular stump
- Where
- Pakistan
- Volunteers
- 10 people
- Sponsor
- Jinnah Hospital
Acute Appendicitis
Antibiotics vs Surgery in Acute Appendicitis
The aim of this study is to identify clinical, laboratory, and imaging parameters that can predict the most appropriate treatment strategy in patients diagnosed with acute appendicitis.
- Trial name
- NCT07492329
- Testing
- surgery (any volume) and / or pharmaceuticals treatment initiated or planned or only dynamic observation, in accordance with current clinical guidelines, Antibiotic
- Where
- Turkey (Türkiye)
- Volunteers
- 400 people
- Sponsor
- Sebahattin Celik MD
Appendectomy, Laparoscopic, Intra Abdominal Pressure
Laparoscopic Appendectomy: Outcomes of 10 mmHg Versus 15 mmHg Intra-abdominal Pressure
This prospective, randomized controlled trial aims to compare the clinical outcomes of laparoscopic appendectomy performed under two standard pneumoperitoneum pressures (10 mmHg and 15 mmHg).
- Trial name
- NCT07727499
- Testing
- Laparoscopic appendectomy with 10 mmHg pneumoperitoneum, Laparoscopic appendectomy with 15 mmHg pneumoperitoneum
- Where
- Turkey (Türkiye)
- Volunteers
- 150 people
- Sponsor
- Ankara Etlik City Hospital
Appendicitis, Postoperative Pain
Comparison of Outcome of Open Appendectomy With and Without Transversus Abdominis Plane (TAP) Block
This study is being conducted to compare two types of pain management techniques in patients undergoing open appendectomy (surgical removal of the appendix through a traditional incision).
- Trial name
- NCT06943456
- Testing
- Transversus Abdominis Plane (TAP) Block for Postoperative Pain Management, Standard Open Appendectomy with Postoperative Pain Management
- Volunteers
- 136 people
- Sponsor
- University of Health Sciences Lahore
Acute Appendicitis
Prospective Comparison of Pro-Adrenomedullin, C-Reactive Protein, and Neutrophil-to-Lymphocyte Ratio for Diagnosing Acute Appendicitis
The goal of this prospective observational study is to evaluate the diagnostic accuracy of pro-adrenomedullin (Pro-ADM) in adults with acute appendicitis and compare its performance with conventional inflammatory biomarkers…
- Trial name
- PROADM-APP (NCT07889544)
- Testing
- Serum Pro-Adrenomedullin Measurement
- Where
- Turkey (Türkiye)
- Volunteers
- 400 people, healthy volunteers welcome
- Sponsor
- Bursa Yuksek Ihtisas Training and Research Hospital
Pneumococcal Pneumonia, Rotavirus Enteritis With Hypovolemic Shock
Artificial Intelligence-driven Virtual Standardized Pediatric Patients Trial
Background: China's healthcare system for children faces significant challenges, particularly due to the limited pediatric service capacity of primary healthcare institutions.
- Conditions
- Pneumococcal Pneumonia, Rotavirus Enteritis With Hypovolemic Shock, Hand-foot-and-mouth Disease, Acute Appendicitis
- Trial name
- NCT06699433
- Testing
- Virtual standardized patients (VSPs), Case teaching manuals, Case teaching videos
- Where
- 3 sites in China
- Volunteers
- 459 people, healthy volunteers welcome
- Sponsor
- Southern Medical University, China
Intra Abdominal Infections, Appendicitis Acute
Diagnosis of Abdominal Pain Using RNA Levels: The NATURAL Study
The NATURAL Study is a prospective, observational, pragmatic study of RNA biomarkers of infections to aid in the diagnosis of abdominal pain.
- Conditions
- Intra Abdominal Infections, Appendicitis Acute, Pyelonephritis, Diverticulitis
- Trial name
- NATURAL (NCT07579312)
- Testing
- TruNAV, an RNA-based blood test for host immune activation by infections
- Where
- United States
- Volunteers
- 1,000 people, healthy volunteers welcome
- Sponsor
- True Bearing Diagnostics, Inc.
Acute Appendicitis
TACTILE : Validation of a Teleconsultation-Based Predictive Score for the Diagnosis of Acute Appendicitis in Children Using Artificial Intelligence Methods
Acute appendicitis is the most common abdominal surgical emergency in children and a frequent cause of pediatric emergency department visits.
- Trial name
- TACTILE (NCT07479849)
- Testing
- Score-based appendicitis risk classification in teleconsultation
- Where
- France
- Volunteers
- 1,500 people
- Sponsor
- University Hospital, Angers
Appendicitis, Appendectomy
Re-assessment of Appendicitis Evaluation During Laparoscopic Appendectomy, Peritoneal Irrigation During Laparoscopic Appendectomy Does the Grade of Contamination Matter?
Type: prospective observational multicenter trial. Population of interest: adult patients undergoing laparoscopic appendectomy for acute appendicitis.
- Trial name
- RESIDENT1 (NCT05075252)
- Testing
- laparoscopic lavage
- Where
- Italy
- Volunteers
- 1,067 people
- Sponsor
- Niguarda Hospital
Preoperative Anxiety, Children
Effects of Cartoons and Mobile Games on Preoperative Anxiety and Fear in Children With Appendicitis: An RCT
his study aims to evaluate the effects of cartoon viewing and mobile game playing on preoperative anxiety and fear levels in children aged 7-12 years who are hospitalized for appendicitis surgery.
- Conditions
- Preoperative Anxiety, Children, Appendicitis (Diagnosis), Fear
- Trial name
- NCT07640230
- Testing
- Cartoon-Assisted Distraction (Şüko Ameliyat Oluyor), Mobile Game
- Where
- Turkey (Türkiye)
- Volunteers
- 69 people
- Sponsor
- Ankara City Hospital Bilkent
Uncomplicated Acute Appendicitis
Oral Antibiotic Outpatient Therapy vs. Placebo in the Treatment of Uncomplicated Acute Appendicitis
APPAC IV, a randomized double-blind multicenter clinical trial comparing once daily oral moxifloxacin with placebo in an outpatient setting aims to evaluate whether antibiotics and hospitalization or both can be omitted in the…
- Trial name
- APPAC IV (NCT06210269)
- Testing
- Moxifloxacin 400mg
- Where
- 9 sites in Finland
- Volunteers
- 498 people
- Sponsor
- Turku University Hospital
Acute Appendicitis, Acute Cholecystitis
Web-based International Register of Emergency Surgery and Trauma
The WIRES-T project (Web-based International Registry of Emergency General Surgery and Trauma) has been set up to allow to all the EGS (Emergency General Surgery) and Trauma surgeons to register their activity and to obtain a…
- Conditions
- Acute Appendicitis, Acute Cholecystitis, Acute Diverticulitis, Post-operative Complications
- Trial name
- WIRES-T (NCT03643718)
- Testing
- Emergency General Surgery
- Where
- Italy
- Volunteers
- 10,000 people
- Sponsor
- A.O. Ospedale Papa Giovanni XXIII