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To cut or not to cut: a trial questions routine appendectomy for normal appendices

NCT ID NCT06000020

Disease control Sponsor: Nordsjaellands Hospital Source: ClinicalTrials.gov ↗

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First seen Aug 10, 2026 · Last updated Aug 11, 2026 · Updated 1 time

Summary

This study looks at people who undergo laparoscopic surgery for suspected appendicitis but are found to have a normal appendix. It compares two approaches: removing the appendix anyway (routine appendectomy) or leaving it in place. The goal is to see which approach leads to fewer future surgeries for appendicitis and fewer complications. By analyzing a large regional group of patients, the study aims to guide surgeons on the best course of action when the appendix looks healthy.

What this could mean

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Active substance
Laparoscopic appendectomy (surgical removal of the appendix)
What this could lead to
If removing a normal appendix proves better, it could reduce the risk of future appendicitis-related surgeries. If not, leaving it in place may avoid unnecessary surgery.
What could go wrong
This is an observational cohort study, not a randomized trial, so results may be influenced by patient differences. Removing a normal appendix carries surgical risks like bleeding or infection.

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Study facts

What this study's own registry entry says, in plain language.

Participants

1,435 people

The number who actually took part.

Started

Mar 2017

Finished

Apr 2025

Lead sponsor

Other sponsor

The registry's catch-all category, for sponsors it does not file as a company, a government agency, or a research network.

Who can take part

This study's own entry requirements. Only the study team can say for certain whether you qualify.

Who is studied

Patients undergoing diagnostic laparoscopy on suspicion of acute appendicitis

Ages

Children (under 18), adults (18 to 64) and older adults (65 and over)

Sex

Anyone

Healthy volunteers

Not accepted

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Inclusion Criteria: * Diagnostic laparoscopy with normal intraoperative findings (including mesenteric adenitis * Laparoscopic appendectomy and a histopathological normal appendix and otherwise normal intraoperative findings (including mesenteric adenitis) Exclusion Criteria: * Diagnostic laparoscopy with abnormal intraoperative findings. * Laparoscopic appendectomy and a histopathological non-normal appendix. * Laparoscopic appendectomy and a histopathological normal appendix and abnormal intraoperative findings.

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Conditions

The condition(s) this trial relates to.

appendicitis

As listed by the trial registrant

The condition terms exactly as the trial's registrant entered them.

Appendicitis acute

Contacts and locations

Locations

  • Copenhagen University Hospital - Bispebjerg

    Copenhagen NV, 2400, Denmark

  • Copenhagen University Hospital - Herlev

    Herlev, 2730, Denmark

  • Copenhagen University Hospital - Hvidovre

    Hvidovre, 2650, Denmark

  • Copenhagen University Hospital - North Zealand

    Hillerød, 3400, Denmark

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