Diverticulitis
MONDO:0004235An infection that develops in the diverticula of the intestinal tract. Signs and symptoms include abdominal pain, fever, and leukocytosis.
Also known as: digestive tract diverticulum inflammation, inflammation of digestive tract diverticulum
35 clinical trials for this condition and its sub-types, 28 tagged with Diverticulitis itself.
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Browse by category →Sub-types of Diverticulitis
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Diverticulitis of colon 18 trials
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Small intestine diverticulitis 0 trials
1 sub-type
- Meckel diverticulitis 0 trials
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Could a poop pill help heal after colon surgery?
Disease control Recruiting nowThis early study is testing whether giving a transplant of healthy gut bacteria (called IMT) through a feeding tube is safe and doable in 40 adults who have had part of their colon removed due to diverticulitis or sigmoid colon cancer. Participants get the transplant a couple of …
Phase 1 • Sponsor: University of Minnesota • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Sep 05, 2026 00:00 UTC
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Timing of surgery could change lives for diverticulitis patients
Disease control Recruiting nowThis study looks at whether having surgery soon after a severe diverticulitis attack (within 7-10 days) leads to better quality of life than waiting 6-8 weeks. About 136 patients with complicated or recurrent diverticulitis will be randomly assigned to one of the two timing group…
Sponsor: Kepler University Hospital • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 11:02 UTC
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Heartbeat clues may spot hidden surgical dangers
Diagnosis Recruiting nowThis study explores whether measuring heart rate variability—the natural ups and downs in heartbeat timing—can help detect complications like leaks or abscesses after planned colorectal surgery. Researchers will monitor patients for a week after surgery and compare heart rate pat…
Sponsor: Centre Hospitalier Universitaire de Nīmes • Aim: Diagnosis
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 14:00 UTC
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New blood test could spot hidden belly infections faster
Diagnosis Recruiting nowThis study is testing a new blood test that looks at RNA (genetic material) to quickly tell if a person with belly pain has an infection inside the abdomen, like appendicitis or diverticulitis. About 1,000 adults and children over age 7 with abdominal pain will give a blood sampl…
Sponsor: True Bearing Diagnostics, Inc. • Aim: Diagnosis
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 12:31 UTC
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Antibiotics or sugar pills? new study questions standard diverticulitis care
Symptom relief Recruiting nowThis study looks at whether antibiotics are truly needed for mild diverticulitis. About 100 adults with left-sided diverticulitis will take either two antibiotics or a placebo daily for 10 days, along with standard pain relief and diet changes. The main goal is to see if a larger…
Phase 2 • Sponsor: Vanderbilt University Medical Center • Aim: Symptom relief
Last updated Jul 10, 2026 00:00 UTC
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New study aims to predict dangerous leaks after bowel surgery
Knowledge-focused Recruiting nowThis study will follow 430 adults having colorectal surgery to understand why some develop a leak where the bowel is reconnected. Researchers will look at factors before, during, and after surgery. The goal is to create a way to predict and prevent this serious complication.
Sponsor: Minia University • Aim: Knowledge-focused
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 12:35 UTC
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Surgery vs. diet: which boosts life quality for diverticular disease?
Knowledge-focused Recruiting nowThis study follows 250 people with chronic diverticular disease to see if elective sigmoidectomy (surgery) improves quality of life compared to conservative care (diet, pain relievers, laxatives). Participants are recruited from a surgical clinic in Denmark. The main outcomes are…
Sponsor: University of Aarhus • Aim: Knowledge-focused
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 12:31 UTC
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Stapler spike placement may affect bleeding risk in colorectal surgery
Knowledge-focused Recruiting nowThis study is looking at how the placement of the stapler spike during colorectal surgery affects bleeding where the bowel is reconnected. About 102 adults having surgery for colorectal cancer or diverticulitis will take part. Doctors will check for bleeding during and after surg…
Sponsor: Kepler University Hospital • Aim: Knowledge-focused
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 12:02 UTC