Knot or clip? study tests best way to seal the appendix after removal
NCT ID NCT07281612
First seen Jun 24, 2026 · Last updated Jun 27, 2026 · Updated 1 time
Summary
This completed trial looked at 190 people having laparoscopic appendix removal. It compared closing the appendix stump with a hand-tied knot versus a plastic clip. The goal was to see which method leads to fewer problems like infection or slow bowel recovery within 15 days after surgery.
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 one method proves better, it could guide surgeons on the safest way to close the appendix stump, reducing complications after surgery.
- What could go wrong
- This is a small, early-phase trial (190 people) comparing two common techniques, so results may not be definitive or apply to all patients. Neither method is new or groundbreaking.
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Conditions
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Contacts and locations
Locations
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AIMS
Muzaffarabad, AJK/Punjab, 60000, Pakistan
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