Gentler gas pressure may ease Kids' pain after appendix surgery

NCT ID NCT04949659

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

Summary

This study looked at 250 children having laparoscopic surgery for appendicitis. It compared using low versus medium gas pressure in the belly during the operation to see if it affects pain the next day. The goal is to find ways to make children more comfortable after surgery.

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Conditions

The condition(s) this trial relates to.

appendicitis Pain Pneumoperitoneum

As listed by the trial registrant

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

Contacts and locations

Locations

  • University Children's Hospital Zurich

    Zurich, Canton of Zurich, 8032, Switzerland