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Can a recovery checklist help appendix patients go home sooner?

NCT ID NCT07401407

Knowledge-focused Sponsor: Hospital Galdakao-Usansolo Source: ClinicalTrials.gov ↗

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First seen Jun 25, 2026 · Last updated Jun 27, 2026 · Updated 1 time

Summary

This study observed 193 adults who had emergency laparoscopic appendix surgery for uncomplicated appendicitis. Researchers wanted to see how closely hospitals followed a specific recovery plan called RICA (an ERAS pathway) and whether early discharge within 24 hours was safe and feasible. They collected data on complications, hospital stay length, readmissions, and patient satisfaction, without changing any usual care.

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Study facts

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Participants

193 people

The number who actually took part.

Started

Dec 2022

Finished

Feb 2025

Lead sponsor

A government agency

The lead sponsor is a government body.

Who can take part

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Who is studied

Adults aged 18-75 years undergoing urgent laparoscopic appendectomy for uncomplicated acute appendicitis in participating hospitals. The study evaluates adherence to the RICA (ERAS Zaragoza 2022) pathway in routine clinical practice, early discharge feasibility (8, 12, and 24 hours after surgery), and safety outcomes (complications, readmissions, reinterventions, and mortality) up to 30 days after surgery. No experimental intervention is introduced.

Ages

18 to 75 years

Sex

Anyone

Healthy volunteers

Not accepted

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Inclusion Criteria: * Age ≥ 18 and ≤ 75 years. * Immunocompetent patients. * ASA physical status I-III. * Preoperative diagnosis of uncomplicated acute appendicitis (based on clinical assessment, laboratory tests, and imaging such as ultrasound and/or CT according to availability). * Indication for urgent appendectomy for uncomplicated appendicitis. * Laparoscopic approach. * Expected operative time \< 90 minutes. * Cooperative patient able to understand and follow instructions. * Voluntary participation and written informed consent. * Adequate social/family support (availability of a responsible adult for transport home and support during the first postoperative days). * Travel time from home to hospital \< 1 hour and access to transportation. * Acceptable home environment for recovery (telephone access and basic habitability/hygiene). Exclusion Criteria: * ASA physical status IV. * Age \< 18 years or \> 75 years. * BMI \> 35 kg/m² with significant respiratory or cardiovascular complications. * Ischemic heart disease class IV or acute myocardial infarction within the last 6 months. * Congestive heart failure NYHA class III-IV. * Sleep apnea or severe COPD, or need for home oxygen therapy. * Poorly controlled diabetes mellitus. * Severe psychiatric disorders, drug addiction, or severe alcoholism. * History of major anesthesia-related complications or malignant hyperthermia. * Epilepsy. * Pregnancy. * Use of anticoagulants, MAO inhibitors, systemic corticosteroids, or immunosuppressive drugs. * Complicated appendicitis (gangrenous or perforated appendicitis, abscess, diffuse peritonitis). * Severe sepsis. * Primary open appendectomy or conversion to open surgery. * Positive SARS-CoV-2 PCR or symptoms compatible with COVID-19.

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Conditions

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appendicitis Patient Satisfaction

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Acute appendicitis Ambulatory surgery Appendectomy

Contacts and locations

Locations

  • Hospital Galdakao-Usansolo

    Galdakao, Vizcaya, 48960, Spain

  • Hospital General Universitario de Elche

    Elche, Alicante, 03203, Spain

  • Hospital Universitari Parc Taulí

    Sabadell, Barcelona, 08208, Spain

  • Hospital Universitari d'Igualada

    Igualada, Barcelona, 08700, Spain

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