New model aims to predict tough appendix surgeries before they start
NCT ID NCT06818942
First seen Jun 27, 2026 · Last updated Jun 27, 2026
Summary
Researchers are developing a simple tool to predict how difficult a laparoscopic appendectomy (keyhole appendix removal) might be. They will study 500 patients and look at factors like age, weight, and inflammation levels. The goal is to help surgeons prepare better and improve patient outcomes.
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 successful, this could give surgeons a simple way to predict surgery difficulty beforehand, helping them plan better and reduce complications.
- What could go wrong
- This is an early observational study, not a treatment trial. The prediction tool may not be accurate for all patients or hospitals.
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Conditions
The condition(s) this trial relates to.
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Contacts and locations
Locations
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Shanghai Sixth People's Hospital
RECRUITINGShanghai, Shanghai Municipality, 200233, China
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