NCT07629362 Quality of Life and Pain After Appendectomy in Children
| NCT ID | NCT07629362 |
| Status | Recruiting |
| Phase | — |
| Sponsor | Kocaeli City Hospital |
| Condition | Chronic Pain, Postoperative |
| Study Type | OBSERVATIONAL |
| Enrollment | 231 participants |
| Start Date | 2026-11-02 |
| Primary Completion | 2027-03-31 |
Eligibility & Interventions
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What to Expect as a Participant
This is an observational study. You will not receive an experimental treatment; researchers will collect data based on your existing condition or standard treatment.
This trial targets 231 participants in total. It began in 2026-11-02 with a primary completion date of 2027-03-31.
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Brief Summary
Acute appendicitis is one of the most common emergency general surgical conditions worldwide and represents the leading cause of emergency abdominal surgery in children. In some cases, appendectomy may result in persistent or recurrent pain in the right iliac fossa, which may negatively affect quality of life, particularly in children. The primary aim of this study is to determine the prevalence of chronic pain at the third postoperative month in pediatric patients who underwent appendectomy. The age, sex, body mass index, and comorbidities of patients aged 8-18 years who underwent appendectomy will be recorded. Pain in children who met the inclusion criteria was assessed using the Numeric Rating Scale (NRS). To evaluate the effects of pain on quality of life, the child and parent versions of the Pediatric Quality of Life Inventory (PedsQL) were administered at the third postoperative month. In addition, the Functional Disability Inventory (FDI) was used at the third postoperative month to assess the impact of pain on the patient's functional status.
Eligibility Criteria
Inclusion Criteria: Children between the ages of 8-18 years who underwent appendectomy, who had ASA physical status I-II Exclusion Criteria: Children who aged under 8 and over 18 years, who had American Society of Anesthesiologists (ASA) physical status III or higher, who had a history of previous surgery in the right lower abdominal quadrant, who had psychiatric disorders, who had preoperative chronic abdominal pain
Contact & Investigator
Ahmet Ergun, MD
STUDY DIRECTOR
Kocaeli City Hospital
Frequently Asked Questions
Who can join the NCT07629362 clinical trial?
This trial is open to participants of all sexes, aged 8 Years or older, up to 18 Years, studying Chronic Pain, Postoperative. Full inclusion and exclusion criteria are listed in the Eligibility Criteria section. Always confirm your eligibility with the research team before applying.
Is NCT07629362 currently recruiting?
Yes, NCT07629362 is actively recruiting participants. Contact the research team at aergunndrum@gmail.com for enrollment information.
Where is the NCT07629362 trial being conducted?
This trial is being conducted at Kocaeli, Turkey (Türkiye).
Who is sponsoring the NCT07629362 clinical trial?
NCT07629362 is sponsored by Kocaeli City Hospital. The principal investigator is Ahmet Ergun, MD at Kocaeli City Hospital. The trial plans to enroll 231 participants.
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