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Diverticulitis, ColonicNCT06153030

Unexpected Diagnosis in Right Lower Quadrant Pain: Right Colon Diverticulitis

An observational study of Diverticulitis, Colonic, run by Haydarpasa Numune Training and Research Hospital at 1 site in Turkey (Türkiye).

Completed

Finished. The study has ended and is not enrolling. Results may be posted on the official record.

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Trial summary

BACKGROUND: Acute right lower quadrant pain is a common symptom in emergency departments. The most common etiology is thought to be acute appendicitis. Other etiologies may be overlooked. Acute right colon diverticulitis is one of them. It is usually seen in male and young patients. Read more about this study

Who is it for?
Ages 18 years and older
Conditions the study is for
Diverticulitis, Colonic
How many people
20 participants
Where
1 siteTurkey (Türkiye)
Study dates
1 Jan 2018to 15 Jun 2023
How long will I take part?
1 Year
Phase
Observational
Are there results?
None posted in the registry

Key requirements

Who can take part, as listed by the sponsor. Only the study team can confirm whether you are eligible, so take this list to your doctor.

  • Ages 18 years and older
  • All sexes
  • Adult, Older adult

Study population: Patients diagnosed with right colonic diverticulitis between the years of 2018-2022

Who may be able to join

  • Patients diagnosed with right colonic diverticulitis

Who cannot join

  • <18 years of age

Trial locations and contacts

1 site in 1 country.

Turkey (Türkiye)1 site

  • Haydarpasa Numune Training and Research Hospital

    Üsküdar, Istanbul, 34668

Other trials in Turkey (Türkiye)

About this study

BACKGROUND: Acute right lower quadrant pain is a common symptom in emergency departments. The most common etiology is thought to be acute appendicitis. Other etiologies may be overlooked. Acute right colon diverticulitis is one of them. It is usually seen in male and young patients. It is more common in Asian population and rare in Western countries. Ultrasonography (USG) and computed tomography (CT) are used for radiologic diagnosis.

OBJECTIVES: The aim of this study was to investigate the diagnosis, treatment and surgical management of right colon diverticulitis.

Read the detailed description

DESIGN: Retrospective cross-sectional analysis SETTING: Research and training hospital (Tertiary care center) In our study, patients hospitalized in our hospital clinic between 2018 and 2022 with the diagnosis of right colon diverticulitis were retrospectively analyzed. Age, gender, WSES grade, whether surgery was performed or not, laboratory values, iv antibiotherapies given, length of hospitalization and mortality were evaluated.

MAIN OUTCOME MEASURES: The CRP, the need for surgical intervention vs conservative treatment .

Being tested
no intervention
Keywords
acute diverticulitis, right colon, emergency, pain
Medical subject headings
Diverticulitis, Colonic, Emergencies, Pain

What participants receive

What participants receive. In a randomised study each person is assigned to one group by chance.

  • no interventionOther

    No intervention

Study groups in NCT06153030
Study groupRoleWhat they receive
Patient with right colonic diverticulitisNot described
Receives: Other: no intervention

What is being measured

The primary outcome is the main question the study is designed to answer.

  1. The need for surgical intervention

    The patients were followed up conservatively if they had their diagnosis in the acute settings.

    Measured: time frame is the length of stay usually between 1-14 days

Timeline

From the start of the study to its completion; the mark is today. Estimated dates are the sponsor’s plan.

  1. First posted1 Dec 2023
  2. Study start1 Jan 2018
  3. Primary completion31 Dec 2022
  4. Study completion15 Jun 2023

Resources

More details

For doctors and researchers: how the study is designed, who runs it, and its registry IDs.

Study design
Study type
Observational
Observational model
Other
Time perspective
Cross-sectional
Enrolment
20 participants (actual)
Target duration
1 Year
IDs, dates and publications
ClinicalTrials.gov ID
NCT06153030
Sponsor's protocol ID
Haydarpasa Numune Training and
Status last verified
Nov 2023
First submitted
22 Nov 2023
Last updated
1 Dec 2023
Results posted
No
Data monitoring committee
No
FDA-regulated drug
No
FDA-regulated device
No
Individual data sharing
No

Publications

  • Turner GA, O'Grady MJ, Purcell RV, Frizelle FA. The Epidemiology and Etiology of Right-Sided Colonic Diverticulosis: A Review. Ann Coloproctol. 2021 Aug;37(4):196-203. doi: 10.3393/ac.2021.00192.0027. Epub 2021 Jul 21.

    PubMed 34284562

  • Papatriantafyllou A, Dedopoulou P, Soukouli K, Karioris I, Tsochatzis S. Right-Sided Diverticulitis: A Rare Cause of Right-Sided Abdominal Pain. Cureus. 2023 Apr 4;15(4):e37123. doi: 10.7759/cureus.37123. eCollection 2023 Apr.

    PubMed 37153306

  • Ma Z, Liu W, Zhou J, Yao L, Xie W, Su M, Yang J, Shao J, Chen J. Management and long-term outcomes of acute right colonic diverticulitis and risk factors of recurrence. BMC Surg. 2022 Apr 7;22(1):132. doi: 10.1186/s12893-022-01578-z.

    PubMed 35392887

  • Kahveci S, Tokmak TT, Yildirim A, Mavili E. Acute right-sided colonic diverticulitis mimicking appendicitis: a report of two cases. J Clin Ultrasound. 2013 May;41(4):238-41. doi: 10.1002/jcu.21967. Epub 2012 Aug 1.

    PubMed 22855407

  • Shin JH, Son BH, Kim H. Clinically distinguishing between appendicitis and right-sided colonic diverticulitis at initial presentation. Yonsei Med J. 2007 Jun 30;48(3):511-6. doi: 10.3349/ymj.2007.48.3.511.

    PubMed 17594161

  • Lee JH, Ahn BK, Lee KH. Conservative treatment of uncomplicated right-sided diverticulitis: a systematic review and meta-analysis. Int J Colorectal Dis. 2021 Aug;36(8):1791-1799. doi: 10.1007/s00384-021-03913-x. Epub 2021 Mar 25.

    PubMed 33765173

  • Park SM, Kwon TS, Kim DJ, Lee YS, Cheung DY, Oh ST, Kim JG, Lee IK. Prediction and management of recurrent right colon diverticulitis. Int J Colorectal Dis. 2014 Nov;29(11):1355-60. doi: 10.1007/s00384-014-1938-3. Epub 2014 Jul 6.

    PubMed 24997717

  • Park HC, Kim BS, Lee K, Kim MJ, Lee BH. Risk factors for recurrence of right colonic uncomplicated diverticulitis after first attack. Int J Colorectal Dis. 2014 Oct;29(10):1217-22. doi: 10.1007/s00384-014-1941-8. Epub 2014 Jul 1.

    PubMed 24980689

  • Kim YC, Chung JW, Baek JH, Lee WS, Kim D, Park YH, Yang JY, Lee WK. Risk Factors for Recurrence of Right Colonic Diverticulitis. Dig Surg. 2019;36(6):509-513. doi: 10.1159/000494297. Epub 2018 Nov 8.

    PubMed 30408791

  • Kim MR, Kye BH, Kim HJ, Cho HM, Oh ST, Kim JG. Treatment of right colonic diverticulitis: the role of nonoperative treatment. J Korean Soc Coloproctol. 2010 Dec;26(6):402-6. doi: 10.3393/jksc.2010.26.6.402. Epub 2010 Dec 31.

    PubMed 21221240

  • Lee KY, Lee J, Park YY, Oh ST. Routine colonoscopy may be needed for uncomplicated acute right colonic diverticulitis. BMC Gastroenterol. 2021 Feb 27;21(1):91. doi: 10.1186/s12876-021-01672-1.

    PubMed 33639847

  • Huang SS, Sung CW, Wang HP, Lien WC. The outcomes of right-sided and left-sided colonic diverticulitis following non-operative management: a systematic review and meta-analysis. World J Emerg Surg. 2022 Nov 1;17(1):56. doi: 10.1186/s13017-022-00463-7.

    PubMed 36320045

  • Palacios Huatuco RM, Pantoja Pachajoa DA, Liano JE, Picon Molina HA, Palencia R, Doniquian AM, Parodi M. Right-sided acute diverticulitis in the West: experience at a university hospital in Argentina. Ann Coloproctol. 2023 Apr;39(2):123-130. doi: 10.3393/ac.2021.00402.0057. Epub 2021 Nov 24.

    PubMed 34814235

  • Oh MY, Shin R, Heo SC, Lim HK, Kim MJ, Park JW, Ryoo SB, Jeong SY, Park KJ. Investigation of the clinical features and recurrence patterns of acute right-sided colonic diverticulitis: A retrospective cohort study. Ann Med Surg (Lond). 2022 Aug 18;81:104431. doi: 10.1016/j.amsu.2022.104431. eCollection 2022 Sep.

    PubMed 36147058

  • Rov A, Ben-Ari A, Barlev E, Pelcman D, Susmalian S, Paran H. Right-sided diverticulitis in a Western population. Int J Colorectal Dis. 2022 Jun;37(6):1251-1256. doi: 10.1007/s00384-022-04135-5. Epub 2022 May 4.

    PubMed 35505198

Questions about this trial

What is this clinical trial studying?

An observational study of Diverticulitis, Colonic, run by Haydarpasa Numune Training and Research Hospital at 1 site in Turkey (Türkiye).

The full registered description is in the About this study section and the official record.

Who may be eligible to take part?

The sponsor lists 1 inclusion and 1 exclusion criteria. Eligibility is decided by the study team after screening, so read the full criteria and contact a listed site.

Is this clinical trial currently recruiting?

The record says: finished, as of the sponsor's last update on 1 Dec 2023. Status can change between updates, so confirm with the study contact before making plans.

Where is the study taking place?

The record lists 1 site in Turkey (Türkiye). Whether a site is taking part right now should be confirmed with that site. See every site.

What are the possible benefits and risks?

They depend on the study and the treatment, and no study can promise a benefit. The study team explains the known risks during informed consent, before anyone joins; the record itself does not list them.

Are results available for this study?

The study is completed, but results are not available in the source record. That does not mean the treatment did or did not work.

How can a doctor refer a patient or contact the research team?

The record lists no contact. The official record names the sponsor, who can be asked directly. AzTrials does not enrol participants or take referrals.

What does the primary outcome measure?

The need for surgical intervention (time frame: time frame is the length of stay usually between 1-14 days). It is what the study was designed to measure, not a finding.

Where can I read the original study information?

On the ClinicalTrials.gov record for NCT06153030, which also lists 15 linked publications.

Does a listing mean the treatment is approved or proven to work?

No. A listing means the study is registered. It does not show that the treatment is safe, works, or is approved by a regulator.

How often is this information updated?

AzTrials copies changed records from ClinicalTrials.gov every night and reloads the whole registry every week. The sponsor last updated this record on 1 Dec 2023.

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