Clinical trials: Abdominal Infection
Appendicitis
Diagnostic Value of Procalcitonin in Patients With Acute Appendicitis
The values of laboratory examinations which are useful for the diagnoses of acute appendicitis are white blood cell count (WBC), C-reactive protein (CRP) and erythrocyte blood sedimentation rate (ESR).
- Trial name
- NCT00630071
- Where
- Germany
- Volunteers
- 103 people
- Sponsor
- Ruhr University of Bochum
Appendicitis
Non-operative Management of Early Appendicitis in Children
The purpose of this study is to determine the feasibility of non-operative management of early appendicitis in children. We hypothesize that non-operative management of early appendicitis in children with antibiotics alone will…
- Trial name
- NCT01718275
- Where
- United States
- Volunteers
- 102 people
- Sponsor
- Peter Minneci
Suspected Tuberculous Peritonitis
IFN-gamma-releasing Assay Based Approach in Patients With Suspected Tuberculous Peritonitis
The diagnosis of tuberculous peritonitis (TBP) is still challenging, and largely dependent on invasive procedures such as laparoscopy.
- Trial name
- NCT02175134
- Testing
- Blood and Ascites ELISPOT
- Where
- South Korea
- Volunteers
- 2 people
- Sponsor
- Asan Medical Center
Appendicitis
Comparative Study of Laparoscopic Versus Open Appendectomy in Children
The study intends to compare the results of two surgical methods to remove the appendix in children with appendicitis. Specifically, up to 500 children over 3 years will be placed in two groups where the only difference in…
- Trial name
- NCT00554008
- Testing
- laparoscopic appendectomy, open appendectomy
- Where
- 3 sites in United States
- Volunteers
- 400 people
- Sponsor
- Oregon Health and Science University
Appendicitis
Abdominal Drainage During Appendicectomy - Resources Down the Drain: A Retrospective Cohort Study
The investigators performed a retrospective review of all patients undergoing appendicectomy from March-November 2018 using the online theatre database and discharge letters.
- Trial name
- NCT04163211
- Testing
- Abdominal drain
- Where
- United Kingdom
- Volunteers
- 76 people, healthy volunteers welcome
- Sponsor
- The Whittington Hospital NHS Trust
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
Perforated Appendicitis
Intravenous Versus Intravenous/Oral Antibiotics for Perforated Appendicitis
The objective of this study is to scientifically evaluate two different management strategies for perforated appendicitis. The hypothesis is that early discharge with oral antibiotic therapy may result in a dramatic decrease in…
- Trial name
- NCT00462020
- Testing
- 5 days of IV antibiotics (ceftriaxone and metronidazole), Home with oral antibiotics when eating (ampicillin/clavulanic acid)
- Where
- United States
- Volunteers
- 102 people
- Sponsor
- Children's Mercy Hospital Kansas City
Appendicitis
Diagnosis of Acute Appendicitis: Low-dose Computed Tomography (CT) Versus Standard-dose CT
The purpose of this study is to determine whether low-dose CT is not inferior to standard-dose CT in the rate of unnecessary appendectomy.
- Trial name
- NCT00913380
- Testing
- Diagnostic CT
- Where
- South Korea
- Volunteers
- 891 people
- Sponsor
- Seoul National University Bundang Hospital
Abdominal Sepsis
Characterization of Abdomino-pelvic Lesions by 18Fluorine- Fluorodeoxyglucose Positron Emission Tomography/Computed Tomography
The aim of the study is to identify and characterize lesions in the abdominopelvic region detected by 18fluorine- fluorodeoxyglucose (FDG) positron Emission Tomography combined Computed Tomography (PET/CT) scan, including…
- Trial name
- 18F-FDG PET/CT (NCT07127627)
- Testing
- PET/CT
- Volunteers
- 79 people
- Sponsor
- Assiut University
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
Appendicitis Acute
Investigation of Oxidative Stress in Appendectomy - Open Versus Laparoscopic in Childhood and Adolescence
In the planned prospective randomized study, oxidative stress will be investigated by analyzing volatile organic compounds in the exhaled air in children.
- Trial name
- OSAE (NCT03723642)
- Testing
- Initial serum malondialdehyde level, Final serum malondialdehyde level, Initial differential white blood cell count
- Where
- Austria
- Volunteers
- 40 people
- Sponsor
- Medical University of Graz
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
Acute Appendicitis
A Trial on Laparoscopic Appendectomy Versus Single Port Appendectomy
The aim of this study is to compare patients who undergone single-port access laparoscopic appendectomy to those who underwent conventional three-port laparoscopic appendectomy (TPLA) in a prospective randomized trial
- Trial name
- NCT01348464
- Testing
- single port appendectomy, three port appendectomy
- Where
- South Korea
- Volunteers
- 150 people
- Sponsor
- Gachon University Gil Medical Center
Appendicitis, Children
Randomized Controlled Trial of a Patient Activation Tool in Pediatric Appendicitis (Antibiotics Alone vs. Appendectomy)
The purpose of this study is to determine if a patient activation tool (PAT) can improve decision making and patient centered outcomes in pediatric patients with appendicitis and their caregivers choosing between antibiotics…
- Trial name
- Appy-PAT (NCT02110485)
- Testing
- Patient Activation Tool
- Where
- United States
- Volunteers
- 200 people
- Sponsor
- Peter Minneci
Acute Focal Appendicitis, Appendicitis
Non-operative Management for Appendicitis in Children
This study is designed to determine the safety and efficacy of non-operative antibiotic management of clinically diagnosed acute uncomplicated appendicitis in children.
- Trial name
- APRES (NCT02795793)
- Testing
- Non-operative management group (NOM), Appendectomy group (Operative management, OM)
- Where
- 2 sites in Australia
- Volunteers
- 226 people
- Sponsor
- Sydney Children's Hospitals Network
Appendicitis
Structured Management of Patients With Suspicion of Appendicitis Using a Clinical Score and Selective Imaging
Patients with acute abdominal pain and suspicion of appendicitis are common. The management of these patients is controversial with large variations between hospitals.
- Trial name
- STRAPPSCORE (NCT00971438)
- Testing
- Diagnostic imaging
- Where
- Sweden
- Volunteers
- 1,312 people
- Sponsor
- Ryhov County Hospital
Acute Appendicitis
Patient Time and In-hospital Delay of Surgery Association With Complicated Appendicitis
This is a retrospective observational study with its main aim of evaluating possible factors associated with complicated appendicitis.
- Trial name
- NCT04689906
- Testing
- surgery
- Volunteers
- 3,137 people
- Sponsor
- Rambam Health Care Campus
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
Peritoneal Contamination After Ileocolonic Anastomosis, Wound Infection
Microbiological Spectrum of the Intraperitoneal Surface After Elective Right-sided Colon Cancer
Despite performing colonic surgery with strict asepsia measures, minimizing the contact of the colon lumen with the peritoneum, some contamination is nearly impossible to avoid.
- Conditions
- Peritoneal Contamination After Ileocolonic Anastomosis, Wound Infection, Intra-abdominal Abscess
- Trial name
- NCT01458353
- Testing
- Stapled anastomosis, Handsewn anastomosis
- Where
- Spain
- Volunteers
- 80 people
- Sponsor
- Hospital General Universitario Elche