Antibiotics or sugar pills? new study questions standard diverticulitis care

NCT ID NCT07492134

First seen Jun 27, 2026 · Last updated Jul 09, 2026 · Updated 2 times

Summary

This study looks at whether antibiotics are truly needed for mild diverticulitis. About 100 adults with left-sided diverticulitis will take either two antibiotics or a placebo daily for 10 days, along with standard pain relief and diet changes. The main goal is to see if a larger trial is possible and how well people stick to the treatment.

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Conditions

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Contacts and locations

Locations

  • Vanderbilt University Medical Center Emergency Department

    RECRUITING

    Nashville, Tennessee, 37235, United States

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