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Can a simple score predict appendicitis better than a scan?

NCT ID NCT07804238

Diagnosis Sponsor: East Lancashire Hospitals NHS Trust Source: ClinicalTrials.gov ↗

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First seen Sep 04, 2026 · Last updated Sep 04, 2026

Summary

Researchers are comparing three bedside scoring systems, the Alvarado, AIR, and AAS, to see which one most accurately identifies acute appendicitis in adults. The study reviews records of 300 emergency patients who had their appendix removed due to suspected appendicitis. Each patient's score is calculated from symptoms, exam findings, and lab results, then checked against the final tissue diagnosis. The goal is to find the most reliable tool to guide decisions and cut down on unnecessary operations.

What this could mean

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What this could lead to
If one scoring system proves clearly better, hospitals could adopt it to diagnose appendicitis more accurately, reducing unnecessary surgeries and speeding up care.
What could go wrong
This is a retrospective review of past records, not a controlled experiment. The scores are calculated after the fact, and results may not apply to other hospitals or populations.

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Study facts

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Participants

300 people

The number who actually took part.

Started

Apr 2026

Finished

Jul 2026

Lead sponsor

Other sponsor

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Who can take part

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Who is studied

All emergency patients of any gender and aged 16 and above who were admitted between June 2023 and June 2024 with a clinical suspicion of acute appendicitis and who subsequently underwent an appendicectomy (via laparoscopy, open surgery, or laparotomy).

Ages

16 years and older

Sex

Anyone

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Inclusion Criteria: * Patients of any gender * Patients aged 16 and above * Admitted as an emergency with suspected appendicitis * Must have undergone appendicectomy (laparoscopic, open, or laparotomy) from June 2023 to June 2024 at East Lancashire Hospitals NHS Trust Exclusion Criteria: * Patients who have undergone elective, interval, or incidental appendicectomies. * Patients younger than 16

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Conditions

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appendicitis

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Acute appendicitis

Contacts and locations

Locations

  • East Lancashire Hospitals NHS Trust

    Blackburn, Lancashire, BB2 3HH, United Kingdom

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