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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Locations
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Vanderbilt University Medical Center Emergency Department
RECRUITINGNashville, Tennessee, 37235, United States
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