New scoring tool aims to speed up appendicitis surgery decisions

NCT ID NCT07197489

Completed Diagnosis Sponsor: University College, London Source: ClinicalTrials.gov ↗

First seen Jun 27, 2026 · Last updated Jun 27, 2026

Summary

This study looked at whether the Appendistat Score (APS) can accurately identify patients with complicated appendicitis who need urgent surgery. Researchers reviewed records of 592 patients who had their appendix removed. They compared the APS score to the final lab results to see how well the score predicted severe disease. The goal is to help emergency teams prioritize the sickest patients.

What this could mean

Our plain-language read of the trial. This is informational only — not medical advice or a prediction.

What this could lead to: If successful, this scoring tool could help emergency doctors prioritize patients with severe appendicitis for faster surgery, potentially reducing complications.
What could go wrong: This is a retrospective chart review, not a prospective trial. The score's real-world accuracy and impact on patient outcomes still need validation in live clinical settings.

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Conditions

The condition(s) this trial relates to.

appendicitis

As listed by the trial registrant

The condition terms exactly as the trial's registrant entered them.

ACUTE APPENDICITIS ACUTE APPENDICITIS WITH RUPTURE

Contacts and locations

Locations

Oxford University Hospitals NHS Trust

Oxford, United Kingdom
University College London

London, OX3 8PF, United Kingdom

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