New belly pain test could save kids from unnecessary hospital trips
NCT ID NCT06762275
First seen Jun 25, 2026 · Last updated Jun 27, 2026 · Updated 2 times
Summary
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 appendicitis will be sent to the hospital, while still catching those who really need care.
What this could mean
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Active substance
Clinical prediction rule and C-reactive protein point-of-care test
What this could lead to
If successful, this could give GPs a simple, reliable tool to reduce unnecessary hospital referrals for children with belly pain while still catching appendicitis cases early.
What could go wrong
This is a relatively small trial in one country, and the strategy may not work as well in other settings. The test is not a perfect diagnostic tool, so some cases could still be missed.
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University Medical Center Groningen
RECRUITINGGroningen, Provincie Groningen, 9700AD, Netherlands
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