NCT07016919 Early vs Conventional Enteral Nutrition After Uncomplicated Paediatric Open Appendectomy
| NCT ID | NCT07016919 |
| Status | Recruiting |
| Phase | — |
| Sponsor | Shaikh Zayed Hospital, Lahore |
| Condition | Uncomplicated Acute Appendicitis in Children |
| Study Type | INTERVENTIONAL |
| Enrollment | 88 participants |
| Start Date | 2025-03-20 |
| Primary Completion | 2025-09 |
Eligibility & Interventions
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What to Expect as a Participant
You will actively receive the study intervention — which may be a drug, biologic, device, or procedure.
This trial targets 88 participants in total. It began in 2025-03-20 with a primary completion date of 2025-09.
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Brief Summary
This clinical trial is conducted to see if after surgery of appendix(open appendectomy) in children giving oral nutrition within 6hours of surgery instead of older method of starting oral nutrition after 24hours of surgery improves the outcome or not which is the length of hospital stay(from the day of surgery until discharge) and to look for complications associated with oral nutrition (nausea, vomiting, abdominal distension, diarrhea) as well as return of bowel activity after surgery that is passage of flatus(gas) and stool.Participants after taking informed consent are enrolled in two groups,group A in which oral nutrition is started in 6hours and group B in which oral nutrition is started after 24hours of surgery and then see for the outcome during hospital stay until 1week after discharge on follow up.
Eligibility Criteria
Inclusion Criteria: * Age 6-14years * Both male\& female * Uncomplicated appendicitis(no perforation/gangrene) * patients who underwent open appendectomy * ASA grade 1 only * willing to participate and follow up Exclusion Criteria: * Any underlying comorbidities or organ dysfunction for example renal,GI, respiratory, congenital heart disease * severe protein caloric malnourishment or obesity BMI\>25 * any past surgical history related to gut * any associated malignancy * prolonged surgery(anesthesia time\>3hours) * complicated appendicitis (gangrene, perforation,intra-abdominal abscess) * post-op shock * ongoing infection * GI dysfunction such as gastroesophageal reflux disease/obstruction.
Contact & Investigator
Dr Muhammad Ali sheikh
STUDY DIRECTOR
Shaikh Zayed Hospital, Lahore
Frequently Asked Questions
Who can join the NCT07016919 clinical trial?
This trial is open to participants of all sexes, aged 6 Years or older, up to 14 Years, studying Uncomplicated Acute Appendicitis in Children. Full inclusion and exclusion criteria are listed in the Eligibility Criteria section. Always confirm your eligibility with the research team before applying.
Is NCT07016919 currently recruiting?
Yes, NCT07016919 is actively recruiting participants. Contact the research team at noorulainch2@gmail.com for enrollment information.
Where is the NCT07016919 trial being conducted?
This trial is being conducted at Lahore, Pakistan.
Who is sponsoring the NCT07016919 clinical trial?
NCT07016919 is sponsored by Shaikh Zayed Hospital, Lahore. The principal investigator is Dr Muhammad Ali sheikh at Shaikh Zayed Hospital, Lahore. The trial plans to enroll 88 participants.