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New scoring tool aims to speed up appendicitis surgery decisions

NCT ID NCT07197489

Diagnosis Sponsor: University College, London Source: ClinicalTrials.gov ↗

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First seen Jun 27, 2026 · Last updated Jun 27, 2026

Summary

This study looked at whether the Appendistat Score (APS) can accurately identify patients with complicated appendicitis who need urgent surgery. Researchers reviewed records of 592 patients who had their appendix removed. They compared the APS score to the final lab results to see how well the score predicted severe disease. The goal is to help emergency teams prioritize the sickest patients.

What this could mean

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What this could lead to
If successful, this scoring tool could help emergency doctors prioritize patients with severe appendicitis for faster surgery, potentially reducing complications.
What could go wrong
This is a retrospective chart review, not a prospective trial. The score's real-world accuracy and impact on patient outcomes still need validation in live clinical settings.

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Study facts

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Participants

592 people

The number who actually took part.

Started

Jan 2024

Finished

Aug 2025

Lead sponsor

Other sponsor

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Who can take part

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Who is studied

Patients presenting to the surgical assessment unit with acute right iliac fossa pain

Ages

16 to 95 years

Sex

Anyone

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Inclusion Criteria: Patients aged 16-years and above, with a conclusive histological report were included. Exclusion Criteria: hysterectomy, and those without a conclusive pathology report were excluded

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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.

Acute appendicitis Acute appendicitis with rupture

Contacts and locations

Locations

  • Oxford University Hospitals NHS Trust

    Oxford, United Kingdom

  • University College London

    London, OX3 8PF, United Kingdom

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