APPENDICITIS ACUTE

This study is testing a new blood test that looks at RNA (genetic material) to help doctors quickly figure out if belly pain is caused by an infection like appendicitis or diverticulitis. About 1,000 people with abdominal pain will give a blood sample, and the test results will b…

This study tests whether a decision-making tool, which includes a quick finger-prick blood test, helps general practitioners better decide which children with stomach pain need to go to the hospital for possible appendicitis. About 566 children aged 4 to 18 will take part. The go…

This study tests whether patients with a severe type of appendicitis (gangrenous) can safely go home the same day after keyhole surgery instead of staying in the hospital. Researchers will compare readmission rates, recovery, and costs in 122 adults. The goal is to see if outpati…

This study looks at whether a Fitbit can help catch infections early in children recovering from appendix surgery. Researchers will track activity, heart rate, and sleep patterns in 500 kids to see if changes can predict an infection before symptoms appear. The goal is to help do…

This study looks at how the liquid used to clean the bowel before a colonoscopy changes the bacteria in your gut. It compares people who have had their appendix removed to those who still have it. The goal is to understand if the appendix helps the gut bacteria recover after the …