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New study aims to cut needless appendix removals with smarter diagnosis

NCT ID NCT07496723

Knowledge-focused Sponsor: Sanliurfa Education and Research Hospital Source: ClinicalTrials.gov ↗

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

Summary

This study tracks 200 adults with suspected appendicitis to see if combining CT scans and the AIR scoring system can lower the rate of unnecessary appendix removal. Researchers will compare imaging and score results with final lab reports. No new treatments are being tested—just routine care.

What this could mean

Our plain-language read of the trial. This is informational only, not medical advice or a prediction.

What this could lead to
If successful, this could help doctors better diagnose appendicitis and reduce unnecessary surgeries.
What could go wrong
This is an observational study with no new treatment, so it won't directly change patient care. Results may not apply to all hospitals or patients.

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Study facts

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

Participants

About 200 people

The number the study aims to enrol. It can still change while the study runs.

Started

Mar 2026

Expected to finish

Jan 2027

An estimate. End dates often move.

Lead sponsor

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

Adult patients presenting to the emergency department with suspected acute appendicitis who undergo computed tomography after clinical evaluation, have a CT report compatible with acute appendicitis, and subsequently undergo appendectomy at Sanliurfa Education and Research Hospital.

Ages

18 years and older

Sex

Anyone

Healthy volunteers

Not accepted

This study is not open to healthy volunteers. The entry requirements below say who it is open to.

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Copied word for word from the study's registry entry, so the wording is the study team's rather than ours.

Inclusion Criteria: * Age 18 years or older * Presentation to the emergency department with suspected acute appendicitis * Underwent computed tomography after clinical evaluation * Computed tomography report compatible with acute appendicitis * Underwent appendectomy for presumed acute appendicitis * Provided informed consent Exclusion Criteria: * Age younger than 18 years * Pregnancy * Planned additional surgical intervention in the same session for a reason other than appendicitis * Intraoperative finding of a non-appendiceal pathology requiring a different surgical procedure * Refusal to participate in the study

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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

How to take part

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Contacts and locations

Locations

  • Sanliurfa Education and Research Hospital

    RECRUITING

    Sanliurfa, Şanlıurfa, Turkey (Türkiye)

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