APPENDECTOMY

This study looks at whether putting a numbing drug called bupivacaine into the belly during open appendix surgery can lower pain afterward. About 60 people having this surgery will be split into two groups: one gets the drug, the other gets a placebo. Researchers will check pain …

This study looks at whether adding dexmedetomidine to a standard numbing medicine (bupivacaine) can give longer and better pain relief for children after open appendix surgery. About 60 children will take part. The goal is to see if the combination reduces pain, helps kids recove…

This study watches over 1000 adults having laparoscopic appendix removal to see if washing the belly with fluid (lavage) lowers the chance of internal infections. Doctors will classify how dirty the belly is during surgery and compare infection rates. The goal is to find out if w…

This study looks at whether a person's genes change how well the painkiller nalbuphine works after abdominal surgery. Researchers will take blood samples from 263 adults before and after surgery to find gene patterns linked to pain relief. The goal is to make pain treatment safer…

This study looks at whether a Fitbit can help doctors catch infections early in children recovering from complicated appendicitis surgery. About 500 kids aged 3 to 18 will wear a Fitbit after their operation, and researchers will track their activity, heart rate, and sleep patter…