Clinical trials: Appendectomy
Anesthesia, General
Comparison of Sugammadex With Neostigmine During Laparoscopic Cholecystectomy or Appendectomy (P05699)
The current trial was designed to demonstrate faster recovery from a neuromuscular blockade (NMB) induced by rocuronium after reversal at 1-2 Post Tetanic Count (PTC) by 4.0 mg.kg-1 sugammadex compared to 50 µg.kg-1 neostigmine…
- Trial name
- NCT00724932
- Testing
- Rocuronium, Sugammadex, Neostigmine
- Volunteers
- 140 people
- Sponsor
- Merck Sharp & Dohme LLC
Perforated Appendicitis
Role of Intravenous Versus Home Oral Antibiotics in Perforated Appendicitis
To compare the effect of a single-agent home intravenous (IV) versus oral antibiotic therapy on complication rates and resource utilization following appendectomy for perforated appendicitis
- Trial name
- NCT02724410
- Testing
- home intravenous ertapenem, home oral amoxicillin-clavulanate, peripheral inserted central Catheter
- Volunteers
- 82 people
- Sponsor
- Wake Forest University Health Sciences
Perforated Appendicitis
The Impact of IV Acetaminophen on Pain After Appendectomy for Perforated Appendicitis
The objective of this study is to evaluate two standard post-operative pain regimens routinely used after laparoscopic appendectomy for perforated appendicitis.
- Trial name
- NCT02881996
- Testing
- IV tylenol, No IV tylenol, Ketorolac
- Where
- United States
- Volunteers
- 90 people
- Sponsor
- Children's Mercy Hospital Kansas City
Appendicitis
Transversus Abdominis Plane (TAP) Versus Local Anesthetic for Lap Appendectomies
This study is a prospective, double-blinded, randomized comparison of 2 patient cohorts. One group of patients will receive a transversus abdominis plane (TAP) block.
- Trial name
- NCT01575028
- Testing
- Ropivacaine, Bupivacaine
- Where
- United States
- Volunteers
- 3 people
- Sponsor
- Nationwide Children's Hospital
Appendicitis, Surgery
Sugammadex vs Neostigmine Reversal in Pediatric Appendectomy
This study is designed as a randomized controlled trial with patients assigned to neuromuscular reversal with either sugammadex or neostigmine/glycopyrrolate reversal.
- Trial name
- NCT05256901
- Testing
- Sugammadex, Neostigmine/Glycopyrrolate
- Where
- United States
- Volunteers
- 22 people
- Sponsor
- Emory University
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
Morbid Obesity, Hernia
Minimally Invasive Surgery (MIS) Database for the Purpose of Research
The Minimally Invasive Surgery Team (MIST) are establishing a separate research database to find out more about patient's undergoing minimally invasive surgery (laparoscopic , open and robot assisted) procedures at UCSD.
- Conditions
- Morbid Obesity, Hernia, Colorectal Cancer, Laparoscopy
- Trial name
- NCT00535990
- Where
- United States
- Volunteers
- 250 people, healthy volunteers welcome
- Sponsor
- University of California, San Diego
Perioperative Hyperoxygenation, Wound Infection
Effect of Peri-operative Supplemental Oxygen in Wound Infection After Appendectomy
The study evaluates the role of supplemental hyper-oxygenation given perioperatively on wound site infection after appendectomy.
- Trial name
- NCT02687217
- Testing
- oxygen
- Volunteers
- 60 people
- Sponsor
- Lady Hardinge Medical College
Appendicitis
Low vs. Standard Dose CT for Appendicitis Trial
To determine whether low-dose (LD) CT is noninferior to standard-dose (SD) computed tomography (CT) as the first-line imaging test in adolescents and young adults in regard to negative appendectomy rate (NAR).
- Trial name
- LOCAT (NCT01925014)
- Testing
- Diagnostic CT with low-dose radiation, Diagnostic CT with standard-dose radiation
- Where
- 20 sites in South Korea
- Volunteers
- 3,074 people
- Sponsor
- Kyoung Ho Lee, MD
Suppurative Appendicitis
Fast Track Appendectomy for Suppurative Appendicitis
The literature has reported that fast track surgery can be safely applied to children undergoing appendectomy for acute appendicitis.
- Trial name
- NCT02137603
- Testing
- Patients discharged home the same day following appendectomy
- Where
- United States
- Volunteers
- 36 people
- Sponsor
- Johns Hopkins All Children's Hospital
Complicated Appendicitis, Perforated Appendicitis
Antibiotic Duration in Post-appendectomy Abscess
This is a randomized study of patients 2-17 years old who are diagnosed with perforated appendicitis and develop an abscess after laparoscopy that is subsequently drained.
- Trial name
- NCT03795194
- Testing
- ampicillin/clavulanate
- Where
- United States
- Volunteers
- 7 people
- Sponsor
- Phoenix Children's Hospital
Appendicitis
Single-incision Laparoscopic (SILS) Versus Conventional Laparoscopic Appendectomy for the Treatment of Acute Appendicitis
Recent advances in laparoscopic instrumentation have made it possible to perform intra-abdominal operations entirely through a small incision that can be hidden within the umbilicus.
- Trial name
- NCT00997516
- Testing
- SILS appendectomy, conventional laparoscopic appendectomy
- Where
- 2 sites in United States
- Volunteers
- 75 people
- Sponsor
- University of California, San Francisco
Postoperative Pain
Ropivacaine With Clonidine For Pediatric Rectus Sheath Blocks- The Magic Combination
Background: Millions of pediatric patients undergo laparoscopic surgeries every year and many of them suffer significant pain and anxiety.
- Trial name
- NCT02439281
- Testing
- Clonidine, Ropivacaine
- Where
- United States
- Volunteers
- 50 people
- Sponsor
- Mihaela Visoiu
Appendicitis
Influence of the Different Ways of Appendix Stump Closure on Patient Outcome in Laparoscopic Appendectomy
During laparoscopic appendectomy, the base of the appendix is usually secured by an endoloop ligature or the stapler. Non-absorbable plastic hem-o-lok clip was shown as an alternative technique with which laparoscopic…
- Trial name
- NCT02941640
- Testing
- E group, S group, H group
- Where
- Bosnia and Herzegovina
- Volunteers
- 120 people
- Sponsor
- University Clinical Center Tuzla
Appendicitis
Wound Infection Alexis Wound Retractor
The purpose of this study is to determine whether the incidence of surgical site wound infection will be reduced in open appendectomy patients through the use of the Alexis® wound retractor.
- Trial name
- NCT00323453
- Testing
- Open appendectomy using Alexis Wound Retractor followed by standardized wound closure, Open appendectomy with standardized wound closure
- Where
- United States
- Volunteers
- 109 people
- Sponsor
- Santa Barbara Cottage Hospital
Acute Appendicitis
Appendicectomy Versus Antibiotics in the Treatment of Acute Uncomplicated Appendicitis
Appendicectomy has been the treatment of acute appendicitis for over a hundred years. Appendicectomy, however, includes operative and postoperative risks despite being a "routine" operation.
- Trial name
- APPAC (NCT01022567)
- Testing
- Appendicectomy, Ertapenem
- Where
- 6 sites in Finland
- Volunteers
- 530 people, healthy volunteers welcome
- Sponsor
- Turku University Hospital
Appendicitis
Laparoscopic Versus Open Appendectomy? Let the Patient Decide
This protocol examines choice where it pertains to choosing between two standard methods for appendectomy, laparoscopic or open procedures, and the affect that "cost" of the appendectomy has upon choice.
- Trial name
- NCT01738750
- Testing
- Cost Information Included
- Where
- United States
- Volunteers
- 100 people
- Sponsor
- University of Utah
Pediatric Post-operative Time to Return to Full Activity
Postoperative Activity Restrictions in Children
This study will investigate the need for and length of postoperative activity restrictions in children following a laparoscopic appendectomy or inguinal hernia repair.
- Trial name
- PARC (NCT04145895)
- Testing
- Postoperative activity restrictions
- Where
- 2 sites in United States
- Volunteers
- 168 people
- Sponsor
- Corewell Health East
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
Appendicitis
The Comparison of Outcomes of Antibiotic Drugs and Appendectomy (CODA) Trial
For the past 130 years, appendectomy has been the standard treatment for appendicitis. Recent studies from Europe have challenged the notion that surgery is the best option, showing that antibiotics alone can treat appendicitis…
- Trial name
- CODA (NCT02800785)
- Testing
- Cefoxitin, Ertapenem, Moxifloxacin, Tigecycline, Ticarcillin-Clavulanic Acid; Metronidazole plus Cefazolin, Cefuroxime, Ceftriaxone, Cefotaxime, Ciprofloxacin, or Levofloxacin, Appendectomy
- Where
- 25 sites in United States
- Volunteers
- 1,552 people
- Sponsor
- University of Washington