APPENDECTOMY

This study looks at whether adding dexmedetomidine to the standard numbing drug bupivacaine in a caudal block (a type of pain shot near the tailbone) can give children longer pain relief after open appendix surgery. Sixty children will be randomly assigned to get either the combo…

This study tests whether placing the numbing drug bupivacaine into the abdomen during open appendix surgery can reduce pain afterward. Sixty adults having open appendectomy will receive either bupivacaine or a saltwater placebo. Researchers will measure pain levels and how often …

This study tests whether Fitbit data (like heart rate and activity) can help predict infections in children recovering from complicated appendectomy. Researchers will develop an algorithm and see if it helps doctors make decisions. 500 children aged 3-18 are being enrolled.

This study looks at whether a person's genetic makeup influences how well the painkiller nalbuphine works after abdominal or pelvic surgery. Researchers will collect blood samples from 263 adults before and after surgery to analyze genes linked to pain relief. The goal is to impr…

This study watches over 1000 adults having laparoscopic appendix removal to see if washing the belly with fluid (lavage) reduces the chance of internal infections. Doctors will note how dirty the belly is and decide on washing based on a new classification system. The goal is to …