Clinical trials: Intraabdominal Infections
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
ERAS, Surgery
Effect of Modified ERAS Protocol on Clinical Outcomes in Pediatric Patients With Appendectomy
Acute appendicitis is the most common abdominal emergency with more than 15 million cases reported worldwide. Although appendectomy is considered a safe surgical procedure, the incidence of complications is up to 10%.
- Conditions
- ERAS, Surgery, Appendicitis
- Trial name
- NCT05962320
- Testing
- Education and counselling, Avoiding the use of nasogastric catheters, drains and urinary catheters, Stimulation of intestinal motility in the postoperative period
- Where
- Turkey (Türkiye)
- Volunteers
- 82 people
- Sponsor
- Karadeniz Technical University
Enteral and Supplement Feeds Adverse Reaction, Peritonitis; Acute
Enteral Nutrition in Acute Generalized Peritonitis
Hospitals in South Kivu always have problems supplying artificial enteral nutritional products because of their high cost and low availability in our areas.
- Trial name
- PAG/NUTRI (NCT05997745)
- Testing
- study group
- Volunteers
- 76 people
- Sponsor
- Université Evangélique enAfrique
Tuberculosis, Tuberculosis; Abdomen (Etiology)
Clinico-radiological Classification of Peritoneal Tuberculosis
Traditionally, peritoneal tuberculosis has been classified as wet-ascitic, dry-plastic type and fibrotic -fixed types. there is substantial overlap between these definitions and the clinical implication of the categorisation into…
- Conditions
- Tuberculosis, Tuberculosis; Abdomen (Etiology), Tuberculosis, Peritoneal
- Trial name
- NCT03927664
- Testing
- Radiological assessment
- Where
- 2 sites in India
- Volunteers
- 55 people
- Sponsor
- Post Graduate Institute of Medical Education and Research, Chandigarh
Infections, Pelvic Infections
An Investigational Agent for the Treatment of Complicated Intra-Abdominal Infections or Acute Pelvic Infections (0826-038)
The purpose of this study is to determine the effect of an approved medication for adults for an investigational use in pediatric patients 3 months to 17 years for the treatment of complicated intra-abdominal infections or acute…
- Trial name
- NCT00092170
- Testing
- MK0826, ertapenem sodium, Comparator: Ticarcillin/Clavulanate
- Volunteers
- 100 people
- Sponsor
- Merck Sharp & Dohme LLC
Acute Appendicitis
Modification and Validation of the RIPASA Score for Diagnosis of Acute Appendicitis
Purpose: The diagnostic approach of patients with acute appendicitis (AA) remains debated. A number of clinical prediction rules (CPRs) exist for diagnosis of AA with variable sensitivity, specificity, and diagnostic accuracy, in…
- Trial name
- MODRIS (NCT04207645)
- Testing
- Modified RIPASA score
- Where
- 37 sites in India, Mexico and 4 more
- Volunteers
- 240 people
- Sponsor
- Soba University 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
Appendicitis
Peri-operative Analgesia for Single-incision Laparoscopic Appendectomy
Laparoscopic appendectomy is a very common intervention in pediatric surgery. To improve outcomes, some teams have developed the use of single-site laparoscopic appendectomy (SILAP).
- Trial name
- PAMAL (NCT05773521)
- Testing
- SILAP (single incision laparoscopic appendectomy)
- Where
- France
- Volunteers
- 140 people
- Sponsor
- University Hospital, Angers