AppendectomyNCT06787573
Complications After Appendectomy in Elderly
An observational study of Appendectomy, run by Zagazig University at 1 site in Egypt.
Trial summary
this study evaluate postoperative complications after appendectomy Read more about this study
- Who is it for?
- Ages 60 years and older
- Conditions the study is for
- Appendectomy
- How many people
- 585 participants
- Where
- 1 siteEgypt
- Study dates
- 1 Apr 2020to 30 Dec 2024
- 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 60 years and older
- All sexes
- No healthy volunteers
- Adult, Older adult
Study population: elderly patients with AA
Who may be able to join
- elderly patients with AA
Who cannot join
- conservative treatment, psychological factors
Trial locations and contacts
1 site in 1 country.
Egypt1 site
Faculty of Medicine Zagazig University
Zagazig, Sharqia Province, 1234
About this study
Official title: Appendectomy in Elderly
this study evaluate postoperative complications after appendectomy
- Conditions
- Appendectomy
- Keywords
- appendectomy;elderly
What participants receive
What participants receive. In a randomised study each person is assigned to one group by chance.
| Study group | Role | What they receive |
|---|---|---|
| group A | postoperative complications | |
| Group B | No postoperative complications |
What is being measured
The primary outcome is the main question the study is designed to answer.
incidence of postoperative complications
percentage of complications after surgery
Measured: 30 days
Secondary outcomes (1)
risk factors for complications
COVID-19 is a risk factor
Measured: 30 days
Timeline
From the start of the study to its completion; the mark is today. Estimated dates are the sponsor’s plan.
- First posted22 Jan 2025
- Study start1 Apr 2020
- Primary completion1 Dec 2024
- Study completion30 Dec 2024
Resources
- Official record on ClinicalTrials.govThe registry entry this page is built from, with its full change history.
- Publications (1)Papers the sponsor has linked to this study.
- Other trials for AppendectomyStudies of the same condition, open and under way.
- More trials run by Zagazig UniversityThe sponsor's other registered studies.
- What the trial phases meanHow a treatment moves from first tests in people to approval.
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
- Cohort
- Time perspective
- Retrospective
- Enrolment
- 585 participants (actual)
Sponsor and investigators
- Lead sponsor
- Zagazig University
- Sponsor type
- Other government
- Responsible party
- Principal investigator, Tamer.A.A.M.Habeeb, Zagazig University
IDs, dates and publications
- ClinicalTrials.gov ID
- NCT06787573
- Sponsor's protocol ID
- appendectomy in elderly
- Status last verified
- Jan 2025
- First submitted
- 16 Jan 2025
- Last updated
- 22 Jan 2025
- Results posted
- No
- Data monitoring committee
- Yes
- FDA-regulated drug
- No
- FDA-regulated device
- No
- Individual data sharing
- Yes
Publications
Habeeb TAAM, Hussain A, Bueno-Lledo J, Gimenez ME, Aiolfi A, Chiaretti M, Kryvoruchko IA, Manangi MN, Elias AA, Adam AAM, Gadallah MA, Ahmed SMA, Khyrallh A, Alsayed MH, Awad ETK, Ibrahim EA, Elshafey MH, Labib MF, Badawy MHM, Teama SRA, Seleem A, Abo Alsaad MI, Ali AK, Elbelkasi H, Abou Zaid MA, Mohamed BA, Alwadees A, El-Taher AK, Mansour MI, Yassin MA, Arafa AS, Lotfy M, Atef B, Elnemr M, Khairy MM, Abdelwanis AH, Abdelaziz AM, Mostafa A, Hamed AM, Wasefy T, Heggy IA, Nawar AMH. COVID-19-specific risk factor for early post-appendectomy complications (EPAC) in older patients: a retrospective study. Tech Coloproctol. 2025 Nov 5;29(1):188. doi: 10.1007/s10151-025-03232-1.
PubMed 41191115
Study at a glance
From the registry record, last updated by the sponsor on 22 Jan 2025. Recruitment status is as the sponsor reported it: confirm with the study team.
- Official title
- Appendectomy in Elderly
- ClinicalTrials.gov ID
- NCT06787573
- Acronym / sponsor ID
- appendectomy in elderly
- Conditions
- Appendectomy
- Keywords
- appendectomy;elderly
- Study type
- Observational
- Recruitment status
- Completed
- Enrolment
- 585 participants (actual)
- Lead sponsor
- Zagazig UniversityOther government
- Study start
- 1 Apr 2020 (actual)
- Primary completion
- 1 Dec 2024 (actual)
- Study completion
- 30 Dec 2024 (actual)
- First posted
- 22 Jan 2025 (actual)
- Results
- Not posted in the source record
Clinical summary
The research question as the sponsor registered it. This describes what the study plans to test, not what it found.
this study evaluate postoperative complications after appendectomy
Study design
- Observational model
- Cohort
- Time perspective
- Retrospective
- Number of arms
- 2
| Arm | Type | Receives |
|---|---|---|
| group A | – | –postoperative complications |
| Group B | – | –No postoperative complications |
Who may qualify
- Ages
- 60 years and older
- Sex
- All
- Healthy volunteers
- Not accepted
- Age groups
- Adult, Older adult
- Study population
- elderly patients with AA
Key inclusion criteria (1 listed)
- elderly patients with AA
Key exclusion criteria (1 listed)
- conservative treatment, psychological factors
Eligibility is decided by the study team after screening; this overview does not establish that a patient qualifies. Full inclusion and exclusion criteria.
Primary outcome
incidence of postoperative complications
Time frame: 30 days
percentage of complications after surgery
1 secondary outcome
risk factors for complications
Time frame: 30 days
Results and safety
The study is completed, but results are not available in the source record. That does not mean the treatment did or did not work.
Research links
- Official record on ClinicalTrials.govLast updated by the sponsor 22 Jan 2025.
- Derived from this study: PubMed 41191115Habeeb TAAM, Hussain A, Bueno-Lledo J, Gimenez ME, Aiolfi A, Chiaretti M, Kryvoruchko IA, Manangi MN, Elias AA, Adam AAM, Gadallah MA, Ahmed SMA, Khyrallh A, Alsayed MH, Awad ETK, Ibrahim EA, Elshafey MH, Labib MF, Badawy MHM, Teama SRA, Seleem A, Abo Alsaad MI, Ali AK, Elbelkasi H, Abou Zaid MA, Mohamed BA, Alwadees A, El-Taher AK, Mansour MI, Yassin MA, Arafa AS, Lotfy M, Atef B, Elnemr M, Khairy MM, Abdelwanis AH, Abdelaziz AM, Mostafa A, Hamed AM, Wasefy T, Heggy IA, Nawar AMH. COVID-19-specific risk factor for early post-appendectomy complications (EPAC) in older patients: a retrospective study. Tech Coloproctol. 2025 Nov 5;29(1):188. doi: 10.1007/s10151-025-03232-1.
- Individual participant dataSharing planned: Yes
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Referral and contact
AzTrials does not enrol participants or take referrals. Contact the study team or a site listed below; they decide who can take part. This study is not recruiting at the moment.
The record lists no contact. Use the official record to reach the sponsor.
1 site in 1 country: see every site and its status.
Questions about this trial
What is this clinical trial studying?
An observational study of Appendectomy, run by Zagazig University at 1 site in Egypt.
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 22 Jan 2025. 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 Egypt. 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?
incidence of postoperative complications (time frame: 30 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 NCT06787573, which also lists 1 linked publication.
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 22 Jan 2025.