Appendix surgery mystery: to wash or not to wash?
NCT ID NCT05075252
First seen Jun 27, 2026 · Last updated Jun 27, 2026
Summary
This study watches over 1000 adults having laparoscopic appendix removal to see if washing the belly with fluid (lavage) reduces the chance of internal infections. Doctors will note how dirty the belly is and decide on washing based on a new classification system. The goal is to find out if washing helps only in certain cases, or if it's unnecessary.
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Study facts
What this study's own registry entry says, in plain language.
- Participants
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About 1,067 people
The number the study aims to enrol. It can still change while the study runs.
- Started
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Oct 2019
- Expected to finish
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Sep 2027
An estimate. End dates often move.
- Lead sponsor
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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
Adult patients undergoing laparoscopic appendectomy for acute appendicitis
- Ages
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18 to 69 years
- Sex
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Anyone
- Healthy volunteers
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Not accepted
This study is not open to healthy volunteers. The entry requirements below say who it is open to.
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Inclusion Criteria: * Patients between 18 and 69 years old * Surgical laparoscopic approach for AA * Intra-operative and histological diagnosis of AA Exclusion Criteria: * Patients \< 18 years old or \> 69 years old * Previous appendectomy * Previous appendicitis treated conservatively * Open approach for surgery or intra-operative conversion * Co-existence of other intra-abdominal infections (IAI) * Patients with immunodeficiency * Patients treated with steroid, immunosuppressant, or CHT within previous 6 months
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Conditions
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How to take part
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The places running it
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Contacts and locations
Locations
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ASST GOM Niguarda
RECRUITINGMilan, 20162, Italy
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