Appendicitis

This study tests whether sending patients home on the same day of surgery, with follow-up care via phone calls, home visits, and a mobile app, is as safe and less costly than keeping them in the hospital overnight. The trial includes adults in Uganda having low-risk procedures su…

This trial tests whether closing the surgical wound immediately after cleaning it with a special high-pressure irrigation technique (HIEDI) is as good as or better than waiting a few days to close it. The study involves 200 people aged 12 and older who have open surgery for compl…

This study tests whether treating children with uncomplicated appendicitis using antibiotics alone works as well as surgery. About 724 children aged 5 to 15 will be randomly assigned to receive either antibiotics or an operation. The goal is to see if the antibiotic approach lead…

This trial compares a one-day course of antibiotics after appendix surgery to the standard five-day course in 200 children and adults with uncomplicated appendicitis. The goal is to see if the shorter course prevents infections just as well, while reducing side effects and costs.…

This early study tests a new robotic surgical system (Revolve) in 3 adults with simple appendicitis who are already scheduled for appendix removal. The robot helps the surgeon work more precisely during minimally invasive surgery. The main goal is to see if the device can safely …

This study will compare two methods of closing the skin after open appendix surgery: standard interrupted stitches versus a continuous stitch under the skin plus a small drain. The goal is to see which method leads to fewer wound infections and better healing. About 100 people ag…

This study tests a simple 10-item checklist that parents can use during a video call to help doctors figure out if a child's belly pain is appendicitis. About 1,500 children aged 3 to 16 with stomach pain will try the checklist with a medical student, then get standard care. The …

Researchers compare two surgical methods for removing an inflamed appendix in obese patients: laparoscopic (keyhole) surgery and traditional open surgery. The trial enrolls 166 obese adults with acute appendicitis, randomly assigning each to one of the two procedures. The main go…

This trial compares two standard gas pressures used during laparoscopic appendectomy — 10 mmHg versus 15 mmHg — to see which leads to less pain and faster recovery. About 150 adults with uncomplicated appendicitis will be randomly assigned to one pressure level. Researchers will …

This pilot study looks at whether it is safe to stop giving antibiotics after surgery for a burst (perforated) appendix. About 100 adults will be randomly assigned to receive either antibiotics or no antibiotics after their operation. The main goal is to see if a larger study is …

This study will see if using a Garmin smartwatch to continuously track heart rate, breathing rate, and oxygen levels can help doctors spot early warning signs in hospitalized children in Ghana. About 250 children with traumatic injuries or after appendix surgery will wear the wat…