Diverticulitis of colon
MONDO:0001674Inflammation of the colonic diverticula, generally with abscess formation and subsequent perforation.
Also known as: colon diverticulitis
21 clinical trials for this condition and its sub-types, 19 tagged with Diverticulitis of colon itself.
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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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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 Sep 21, 2026 21:00 UTC
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Diverticulitis dilemma: landmark study to settle surgery debate
Knowledge-focused Recruiting nowThis study is comparing two approaches for people with recurrent, uncomplicated diverticulitis: elective surgery to remove part of the colon versus conservative (non-surgical) management. The goal is to see which approach leads to better bowel function and quality of life. Resear…
Sponsor: University Hospital, Basel, Switzerland • Aim: Knowledge-focused
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 12:37 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