Appendectomy, LaparoscopicNCT07696143
Functional Outcomes of Open vs Laparoscopic Appendectomy
A study testing open appendectomy and lap appendectomy in people with Appendectomy, Laparoscopic, run by Zagazig University at 1 site in Egypt.
Trial summary
this study compare between open and laparoscopic appendectomy Read more about this study
- Who is it for?
- Any age
- Conditions the study is for
- Appendectomy, Laparoscopic
- What is being tested?
- open appendectomy and lap appendectomy
- Type of treatment
- Surgery or procedure
- Could I receive a placebo?
- No, everyone receives an active treatment
- How many people
- 832 participants
- Where
- 1 siteEgypt
- Study dates
- 1 May 2017to 1 Jun 2026
- Phase
- Interventional
- 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 Any age
- All sexes
- No healthy volunteers
- Child, Adult, Older adult
Who may be able to join
- -
Who cannot join
- cancer colon
Trial locations and contacts
1 site in 1 country.
About this study
Official title: Open Versus Lap Appendectomy Functional Outcomes
this study compare between open and laparoscopic appendectomy
- Conditions
- Appendectomy, Laparoscopic
- Being tested
- open appendectomy, lap appendectomy
- Keywords
- appendectomy
What participants receive
What participants receive. In a randomised study each person is assigned to one group by chance.
open appendectomyProcedure or surgery
complications
lap appendectomyProcedure or surgery
complications
| Study group | Role | What they receive |
|---|---|---|
| open appendectomy | Active comparator | Not described Receives: Procedure: open appendectomy |
| laparoscopic appendectomy | Active comparator | Not described Receives: Procedure: lap appendectomy |
What is being measured
The primary outcome is the main question the study is designed to answer.
postappendectomy complications
Measured: 1 year
Timeline
From the start of the study to its completion; the mark is today. Estimated dates are the sponsor’s plan.
- First posted10 Jul 2026
- Study start1 May 2017
- Primary completion1 May 2026
- Study completion1 Jun 2026
Resources
- Official record on ClinicalTrials.govThe registry entry this page is built from, with its full change history.
- Other trials for Appendectomy, LaparoscopicStudies of the same condition, open and under way.
- 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
- Interventional
- Phase
- Phase N/A
- Primary purpose
- Treatment
- Allocation
- Non-randomised
- Intervention model
- Parallel groups
- Masking
- Single blind
- Who is masked
- Investigator
- Enrolment
- 832 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
- NCT07696143
- Sponsor's protocol ID
- open vs laparoscopic appendect
- Status last verified
- Jul 2026
- First submitted
- 5 Jul 2026
- Last updated
- 10 Jul 2026
- Results posted
- No
- Data monitoring committee
- Yes
- FDA-regulated drug
- No
- FDA-regulated device
- No
- Individual data sharing
- No
Study at a glance
From the registry record, last updated by the sponsor on 10 Jul 2026. Recruitment status is as the sponsor reported it: confirm with the study team.
- Official title
- Open Versus Lap Appendectomy Functional Outcomes
- ClinicalTrials.gov ID
- NCT07696143
- Acronym / sponsor ID
- open vs laparoscopic appendect
- Conditions
- Appendectomy, Laparoscopic
- Keywords
- appendectomy
- Study type
- Interventional
- Recruitment status
- Completed
- Enrolment
- 832 participants (actual)
- Lead sponsor
- Zagazig UniversityOther government
- Study start
- 1 May 2017 (actual)
- Primary completion
- 1 May 2026 (actual)
- Study completion
- 1 Jun 2026 (actual)
- First posted
- 10 Jul 2026 (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 compare between open and laparoscopic appendectomy
Study design
- Primary purpose
- Treatment
- Allocation
- Non-randomised
- Intervention model
- Parallel groups
- Masking
- Single blind (investigator)
- Number of arms
- 2
| Arm | Type | Receives |
|---|---|---|
| open appendectomy | Active comparator | Procedure: open appendectomy |
| laparoscopic appendectomy | Active comparator | Procedure: lap appendectomy |
Who may qualify
- Sex
- All
- Healthy volunteers
- Not accepted
- Age groups
- Child, Adult, Older adult
Key inclusion criteria (1 listed)
- -
Key exclusion criteria (1 listed)
- cancer colon
Eligibility is decided by the study team after screening; this overview does not establish that a patient qualifies. Full inclusion and exclusion criteria.
Interventions
| Intervention | Type | Arms |
|---|---|---|
| open appendectomycomplications | Procedure or surgery | open appendectomy |
| lap appendectomycomplications | Procedure or surgery | laparoscopic appendectomy |
Primary outcome
postappendectomy complications
Time frame: 1 year
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 10 Jul 2026.
- Individual participant dataSharing planned: No
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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?
A study testing open appendectomy and lap appendectomy in people with Appendectomy, Laparoscopic, 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 10 Jul 2026. 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?
postappendectomy complications (time frame: 1 year). It is what the study was designed to measure, not a finding.
Where can I read the original study information?
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 10 Jul 2026.