Clinical trials: Cecal Diseases
Appendicitis
Comparison of Medical and Surgical Treatment of Uncomplicated Acute Appendicitis in Children
Several prior studies have demonstrated that medical management of acute appendicitis in adults is a safe first-line therapy option.
- Trial name
- NCT02991937
- Testing
- Piperacillin/Tazobactam, Surgical Treatment
- Where
- United States
- Volunteers
- 39 people, healthy volunteers welcome
- Sponsor
- NYU Langone Health
Appendix Carcinoma, Colon Carcinoma
Oral Cryotherapy Plus Acupressure and Acupuncture Versus Oral Cryotherapy for Decreasing Chemotherapy-Induced Peripheral Neuropathy From Oxaliplatin-Based Chemotherapy in Patients With Gastrointestinal Cancer
This phase II trial investigates how well oral cryotherapy plus acupressure and acupuncture compared with oral cryotherapy alone work in decreasing chemotherapy-induced peripheral neuropathy in patients with gastrointestinal…
- Conditions
- Appendix Carcinoma, Colon Carcinoma, Esophageal Carcinoma, Gastric Carcinoma
- Trial name
- NCT04505553
- Testing
- Acupuncture Therapy, Acupressure Therapy, Oral Cryotherapy
- Where
- United States
- Volunteers
- 78 people
- Sponsor
- University of Washington
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
Crohn's Disease
High Dose Oral 4-Aminosalicylic Acid (PASER®) to Control Acute Flares of Mild to Moderate Crohn's Disease in Children
The purpose of this 4 week study is to determine whether PASER®, an approved delayed-release oral formulation of 4-aminosalicylic acid, in doses of 50 milligrams per kilogram three times daily for 2 weeks followed by 50…
- Trial name
- NCT00495521
- Testing
- 4-Aminosalicylic acid extended release granules
- Where
- 5 sites in United States
- Volunteers
- 2 people
- Sponsor
- Jacobus Pharmaceutical
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
Depression, Fatigue
Programs To Support You During Chemotherapy
This randomized pilot trial studies how well two supportive programs work for improving fatigue and depressive symptoms in patients with GI undergoing chemotherapy.
- Conditions
- Depression, Fatigue, Stage IIA Colorectal Cancer, Stage IIB Colorectal Cancer
- Trial name
- PRO-YOU (NCT02489422)
- Testing
- Laboratory Biomarker Analysis, Questionnaire Administration, Daily Survey Administration
- Where
- 2 sites in United States
- Volunteers
- 44 people
- Sponsor
- Wake Forest University Health Sciences
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
Appendicitis, Cholecystitis
Study Comparing Tigecycline Versus Ceftriaxone Sodium Plus Metronidazole in Complicated Intra-abdominal Infection (cIAI)
This is a study of the safety and efficacy of tigecycline to ceftriaxone sodium plus metronidazole in hospitalized subjects with cIAI. Subjects will be followed for efficacy through the test-of-cure assessment.
- Conditions
- Appendicitis, Cholecystitis, Diverticulitis, Intra-Abdominal Abscess
- Trial name
- NCT00230971
- Testing
- tigecycline, ceftriaxone plus metronidazole
- Where
- 68 sites in Australia, China and 17 more
- Volunteers
- 473 people
- Sponsor
- Wyeth is now a wholly owned subsidiary of Pfizer
Covid19, Appendicitis
Operative vs Non-Operative Management of Acute Appendicitis and Acute Cholecystitis in COVID-19 Positive Patients
This study evaluates operative and non-operative management of acute appendicitis (infection or inflammation of the appendix) and acute cholecystitis (inflammation/infection of the gallbladder) in patients with active mild to…
- Conditions
- Covid19, Appendicitis, Cholecystitis, Acute, Cholecystitis; Gallstone
- Trial name
- NCT04748120
- Testing
- Operative management, Non-operative management
- Where
- United States
- Volunteers
- 2 people
- Sponsor
- The Cleveland Clinic
Complicated Appendicitis, Acute Appendicitis
Antibiotic Instillation in Appendicitis
Appendicitis (inflammation of the wall of the appendix, causing pain and tenderness in the abdomen) has a range of severity that goes from simple to complicated.
- Trial name
- NCT05470517
- Testing
- Ceftriaxone, Intra-peritoneal Fluid Aspiration
- Where
- United States
- Volunteers
- 190 people
- Sponsor
- Johns Hopkins All Children's Hospital
Abscess, Intra-Abdominal, Abdominal Abscess
A Safety and Tolerability Study of Doripenem Compared With Meropenem in Children Hospitalized With Complicated Intra-abdominal Infections
The purpose of the study is to evaluate the safety and tolerability of doripenem compared with meropenem in children hospitalized with complicated intra-abdominal infections.
- Conditions
- Abscess, Intra-Abdominal, Abdominal Abscess, Abdomen, Acute, Abdominal Pain
- Trial name
- NCT01110382
- Testing
- Doripenem, Meropenem, Amoxicillin/clavulanate potassium
- Where
- 19 sites in United States, Argentina and 6 more
- Volunteers
- 41 people
- Sponsor
- Janssen Research & Development, LLC
Appendicitis, Cholecystitis
Study Comparing Tigecycline Versus Ceftriaxone Sodium Plus Metronidazole in Complicated Intra-abdominal Infection
This is a phase 3b/4 randomized, open-label, comparative, multicenter study of the safety and efficacy of tigecycline to ceftriaxone sodium plus metronidazole in hospitalized subjects with cIAI (Complicated Intra-Abdominal…
- Conditions
- Appendicitis, Cholecystitis, Cross Infection, Diverticulitis
- Trial name
- NCT00195351
- Testing
- tigecycline, ceftriaxone sodium + metronidazole
- Where
- 66 sites in United States, Argentina and 4 more
- Volunteers
- 467 people
- Sponsor
- Wyeth is now a wholly owned subsidiary of Pfizer
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
Complex And Simple Appendicitis: REstrictive or Liberal Post-operative Antibiotic eXposure - UCSF
The purpose of this study is to demonstrate the safety, efficacy, and feasibility of short-course post-operative antibiotic treatment for simple and complicated appendicitis
- Trial name
- CASA RELAX (NCT05966454)
- Testing
- Multiple standard of care antibiotics for appendicitis, at physicians' discretion
- Where
- United States
- Volunteers
- 42 people
- Sponsor
- University of California, San Francisco
Appendicitis, Perforated Appendicitis
Optimal Care of Complicated Appendicitis
When the appendix becomes infected and inflamed, it is called appendicitis. Sometimes, if the infection and inflammation get worse, the appendix can die or burst, leading to a larger infection or even pus pockets around the…
- Conditions
- Appendicitis, Perforated Appendicitis, Ruptured Appendicitis, Complicated Appendicitis
- Trial name
- NCT03159754
- Testing
- Early Appendectomy, Interval Appendectomy, Antibiotics
- Where
- United States
- Volunteers
- 40 people
- Sponsor
- University of Michigan
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