Disorder of appendix
MONDO:0056798A disease or disorder that involves the vermiform appendix.
Also known as: appendiceal disease, disease of appendix, disease of vermiform appendix, disease or disorder of vermiform appendix, disorder of appendix, disorder of vermiform appendix, vermiform appendix disease, vermiform appendix disease or disorder
133 clinical trials for this condition and its sub-types, 1 tagged with Disorder of appendix itself.
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Browse by category →Sub-types of Disorder of appendix
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Appendicitis 76 trials
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Appendiceal neoplasm 30 trials · 56 incl. sub-types
4 sub-types
- Appendix cancer 19 trials · 52 incl. sub-types Sub-types →
- Epithelial tumor of the appendix 0 trials · 42 incl. sub-types Sub-types →
- Appendix neuroendocrine neoplasm 0 trials · 2 incl. sub-types Sub-types →
- Benign neoplasm of appendix 0 trials Sub-types →
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Appendix hyperplastic polyp 0 trials
Most studied deeper sub-types
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Could less be more? shorter antibiotic course after appendix surgery put to the test
Disease control Stopped earlyThis trial compares two approaches to antibiotic use after appendix removal surgery: a restrictive course (none or up to 24 hours) versus a liberal course (24 hours to 4 days). The goal is to see if the shorter course is just as safe and effective, while reducing side effects and…
Phase 4 • Sponsor: University of California, San Francisco • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Jul 02, 2026 00:00 UTC
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Shorter antibiotics after appendectomy may be just as effective
Disease control Stopped earlyThis study looked at whether giving antibiotics for a shorter time after appendix removal works as well as a longer course. It included adults with simple or complex appendicitis. The goal was to see if shorter treatment could reduce side effects and still cure the infection.
Sponsor: University of Louisville • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 12:32 UTC
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Can less dye and less radiation still spot appendicitis?
Diagnosis Stopped earlyResearchers are testing a CT scan that uses less contrast dye and lower radiation to diagnose appendicitis in young adults. The study compares this low-dose approach against standard dosing to see if it still gives accurate results. Participants are emergency patients with suspec…
Sponsor: Bohyun Kim • Aim: Diagnosis
Last updated Sep 11, 2026 00:00 UTC
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Which drug helps kids wake up faster after appendix surgery?
Symptom relief Stopped earlyThis study tested two drugs, sugammadex and neostigmine/glycopyrrolate, to see which one helps children recover faster after laparoscopic appendectomy. The trial planned to enroll 22 children aged 2-17 but was terminated early. The main goal was to measure how quickly children le…
Phase 4 • Sponsor: Emory University • Aim: Symptom relief
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 07:53 UTC