666 patients help doctors find best appendix closure method
NCT ID NCT07229690
First seen Jun 27, 2026 · Last updated Jun 27, 2026
Summary
This study looked at different methods for closing the appendix stump after surgery for complicated appendicitis. Researchers compared how often leaks happened with each technique. The study included 666 adults aged 18 and older with complicated appendicitis.
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Study facts
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- Participants
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666 people
The number who actually took part.
- Started
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Mar 2017
- Finished
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Aug 2025
- Lead sponsor
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A government agency
The lead sponsor is a government body.
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 with complicated acute appendicitis
- Ages
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Children (under 18), adults (18 to 64) and older adults (65 and over)
- Sex
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Anyone
- Healthy volunteers
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Not accepted
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Inclusion Criteria: * aged ≥18 years a clinical diagnosis of complicated AA Exclusion Criteria: * • Pregnancy (n=7) * Complicated appendicitis secondary to colon caecum (n=2) * inflammatory bowel disease (n=4)
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Conditions
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Contacts and locations
Locations
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Zagazig University
Zagazig, Sharqia Province, 1234, Egypt
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