Appendicitis dilemma: survey reveals patient regret over treatment choice
NCT ID NCT05887414
First seen Jun 27, 2026 · Last updated Jun 27, 2026
Summary
This completed study surveyed over 2,500 appendicitis patients to understand their satisfaction and regret after choosing either surgery or antibiotics. Researchers aim to use this information to design decision-support tools that help future patients make choices aligned with their values. The study did not test any new treatment, but rather focused on improving the decision-making process.
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 lead to better tools that help patients and doctors make more informed, personalized choices between surgery and antibiotics for appendicitis.
What could go wrong
This is a survey-based study, not a treatment trial. It measures patient feelings and preferences, not medical outcomes, so it won't directly change care.
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Locations
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Atrium Health
Charlotte, North Carolina, 28204, United States
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Boston Medical Center
Boston, Massachusetts, 02118, United States
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Columbia University Medical Center
New York, New York, 10032, United States
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Grady Health System / Morehouse School of Medicine
Atlanta, Georgia, 30305, United States
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Harborview Medical Center
Seattle, Washington, 98104, United States
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Kaiser Permanente Baldwin Park
Baldwin Park, California, 90027, United States
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Kaiser Permanente Los Angeles
Los Angeles, California, 90027, United States
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Kaiser Permanente Riverside
Riverside, California, 92555, United States
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Lyndon B Johnson- Harris Health
Houston, Texas, 77026, United States
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Medical University of South Carolina
Charleston, South Carolina, 29425, United States
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Michigan Medicine- University of Michigan
Ann Arbor, Michigan, 48109, United States
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Northwest Hospital and Medical Center
Seattle, Washington, 98133, United States
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Northwestern Medicine
Chicago, Illinois, 60611, United States
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Texas Tech University
Lubbock, Texas, 79430, United States
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The University of Texas Health Science Center at Houston
Houston, Texas, 77026, United States
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University of Iowa Hospitals and Clinics
Iowa City, Iowa, 52242, United States
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University of Washington Medical Center
Seattle, Washington, 98195, United States