Timing of surgery could change lives for diverticulitis patients

NCT ID NCT05942833

First seen Jun 25, 2026 · Last updated Jun 27, 2026 · Updated 1 time

Summary

This study looks at whether having surgery soon after a severe diverticulitis attack (within 7-10 days) leads to better quality of life than waiting 6-8 weeks. About 136 patients with complicated or recurrent diverticulitis will be randomly assigned to one of the two timing groups. Researchers will track recovery, complications, and overall well-being using standard questionnaires.

What this could mean

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

Active substance

sigmoid resection (surgery)

What this could lead to

If early surgery proves better, patients with severe diverticulitis could recover faster and have a better quality of life.

What could go wrong

This is a small, early-phase trial with only 136 participants, so results may not apply to everyone. Surgery always carries risks like infection or complications.

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Conditions

The condition(s) this trial relates to.

diverticulitis diverticulitis of colon

As listed by the trial registrant

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

Contacts and locations

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Locations

  • Kepler University Hospital

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    Linz, Upper Austria, 4020, Austria

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  • Krankenhaus Barmherzige Schwestern Linz

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    Linz, Upper Austria, 4010, Austria

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  • Ordensklinikum Elisabethinen Linz

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    Linz, Austria, 4020, Austria

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  • Universitätsklinikum Mannheim

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    Mannheim, Mannheim, 68167, Germany

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