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NCT04168866 Operative Versus Non-Operative Management for Appendicitis With Abscess or Phlegmon

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NCT ID NCT04168866
Status Recruiting
Phase
Sponsor Yale University
Condition Appendicitis
Study Type INTERVENTIONAL
Enrollment 180 participants
Start Date 2020-03-11
Primary Completion 2028-12-31

Eligibility & Interventions

Sex All sexes
Min Age 18 Years
Max Age N/A
Study Type INTERVENTIONAL
Interventions
Operative managementDrainage or antibiotics

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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 180 participants in total. It began in 2020-03-11 with a primary completion date of 2028-12-31.

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Brief Summary

The investigators aim to determine if early operative intervention is superior to non-operative management for adult patients with computerized tomography (CT)-proven complicated appendicitis with phlegmon or abscess.

Eligibility Criteria

Inclusion Criteria: 1\. Complicated appendicitis with presumed perforation on (computer tomography) CT scan AND phlegmon or abscess greater than 2 centimeter (cm). Exclusion Criteria: 1. Antibiotic therapy greater than 24 hours prior to considering for enrollment. 2. Attempted drainage before randomization 3. Pregnancy 4. Antibiotic allergy requiring the use of something other than a beta-lactam or quinolone based therapy. 5. Previous major intra-abdominal surgery by laparotomy 6. Hospitalization within 2 weeks of randomization 7. Presence of septic shock on admission. 8. Mechanical ventilation 9. Acute renal failure requiring dialysis

Contact & Investigator

Central Contact

Kevin Schuster, MD, MPH

✉ kevin.schuster@yale.edu

📞 203 785 2572

Frequently Asked Questions

Who can join the NCT04168866 clinical trial?

This trial is open to participants of all sexes, aged 18 Years or older, studying Appendicitis. Full inclusion and exclusion criteria are listed in the Eligibility Criteria section. Always confirm your eligibility with the research team before applying.

Is NCT04168866 currently recruiting?

Yes, NCT04168866 is actively recruiting participants. Contact the research team at kevin.schuster@yale.edu for enrollment information.

Where is the NCT04168866 trial being conducted?

This trial is being conducted at New Haven, United States.

Who is sponsoring the NCT04168866 clinical trial?

NCT04168866 is sponsored by Yale University. The trial plans to enroll 180 participants.

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