APPENDICITIS ACUTE

This study is testing a new blood test that looks at RNA (genetic material) to quickly tell if a person with belly pain has an infection inside the abdomen, like appendicitis or diverticulitis. About 1,000 adults and children over age 7 with abdominal pain will give a blood sampl…

This study tests whether a simple checklist plus a finger-prick blood test can help family doctors decide which children with belly pain need to go to the hospital for possible appendicitis. About 566 children aged 4 to 18 will take part. If it works, fewer kids without appendici…

This study tests whether patients with gangrenous appendicitis can safely go home shortly after emergency laparoscopic surgery instead of staying in the hospital. About 122 adults will be enrolled to compare safety, recovery, and costs. The goal is to see if outpatient management…

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 how a common bowel-cleansing drink (PEG) used before colonoscopy changes the gut bacteria in people who have had their appendix removed. Researchers will compare these changes to those in people with an intact appendix. The goal is to understand if the appendi…