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Which surgery is safer for a burst colon? new study compares options
Disease control CompletedThis study compared two surgical methods for treating a burst section of the colon caused by diverticulitis, a condition that leads to severe abdominal infection. 102 adults with this infection were randomly assigned to either a traditional two-step surgery (Hartmann procedure) o…
Matched conditions: PERITONITIS
Phase: NA • Sponsor: University Hospital, Rouen • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 12:08 UTC
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Closing wounds later may cut infection risk after belly surgery
Disease control CompletedThis study looked at 78 patients who had emergency abdominal surgery for serious infections. Doctors compared closing the wound right away versus leaving it open for a few days to drain before closing. The goal was to see which method leads to fewer infections and wound problems.
Matched conditions: PERITONITIS
Phase: NA • Sponsor: Ayub Teaching Hospital • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 12:07 UTC
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Vacuum dressing may cut infection risk after emergency abdominal surgery
Disease control CompletedThis study looked at 50 adults who had emergency surgery for a belly infection (peritonitis). It compared a special vacuum dressing (NPWT) with standard wound closure to see which better prevents surgical site infections. The goal was to find a way to help wounds heal faster and …
Matched conditions: PERITONITIS
Phase: NA • Sponsor: Medical University of Gdansk • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 08:01 UTC
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New test could speed up deadly fungus diagnosis in ICU patients
Diagnosis CompletedThis study tested whether measuring a substance called BD glucan in the abdominal fluid of ICU patients with peritonitis can diagnose fungal infections faster than standard lab cultures. Fungal peritonitis is deadly, and current tests take at least 48 hours. The study enrolled 12…
Matched conditions: PERITONITIS
Sponsor: Hospices Civils de Lyon • Aim: Diagnosis
Last updated Jun 26, 2026 13:59 UTC
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Speed test: new PCR method outruns standard lab for abdominal infections
Knowledge-focused CompletedThis study looked at whether a rapid test called multiplex PCR can identify the germs causing serious abdominal infections faster than the usual lab culture method. Researchers collected fluid samples from 50 patients during surgery and compared the time each method took to find …
Matched conditions: PERITONITIS
Sponsor: University of Göttingen • Aim: Knowledge-focused
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 12:28 UTC
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2500 patient records analyzed to find best treatment for belly emergencies
Knowledge-focused CompletedThis study looked at the records of 2500 adults admitted to the hospital with serious belly problems like blockages or infections. The goal was to compare outcomes for different treatments, including surgery, keyhole surgery, radiology procedures, and comfort care. By grouping pa…
Matched conditions: PERITONITIS
Sponsor: Portsmouth Hospitals NHS Trust • Aim: Knowledge-focused
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 08:06 UTC
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How do antifungals behave in septic shock? small study aims to find out
Knowledge-focused CompletedThis completed Phase 4 study looked at how the body processes echinocandin antifungal drugs (caspofungin or micafungin) in 24 adults with septic shock caused by peritonitis. Researchers measured drug levels in the blood to understand clearance, distribution, and concentration. Th…
Matched conditions: PERITONITIS
Phase: PHASE4 • Sponsor: Centre Hospitalier Universitaire de Nīmes • Aim: Knowledge-focused
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 08:03 UTC