New recovery plan for Kids' appendix surgery shows promise
NCT ID NCT07643285
First seen Jun 27, 2026 · Last updated Aug 20, 2026 · Updated 6 times
Summary
This study tests a 20-step recovery plan (ERAS) for children aged 5-18 having laparoscopic appendix surgery. The goal is to see if the plan can be followed closely and safely in a hospital. Researchers will track how well the steps are followed and check for any major problems or readmissions within 30 days.
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- Phase
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Not a phased trial
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- Participants
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About 100 people
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- Started
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Jun 2026
- Expected to finish
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Aug 2027
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- Lead sponsor
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Other sponsor
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Who can take part
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- Ages
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5 to 18 years
- Sex
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Anyone
- Healthy volunteers
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Not accepted
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Inclusion Criteria: 1. Pediatric patients aged 5 to 18 years (preschool, school-age, and adolescent). 2. Acute appendicitis without preoperative radiologic or clinical evidence of complication/perforation, who are candidates for and accept laparoscopic surgery. 3. ASA Physical Status I (healthy) or ASA II (mild systemic disease). 4. Family/legal guardians literate in Turkish (or the institution's primary service language) and able to comprehend the educational materials. 5. Written informed consent from parents/legal guardians; for children of sufficient developmental maturity (generally ≥7 years), age-appropriate written assent. Exclusion Criteria: 1. Preoperative imaging or clinical evidence of complicated appendicitis (perforation, generalized peritonitis, intra-abdominal abscess) anticipated to require an extended procedure (anastomosis, resection, or extensive peritoneal irrigation). 2. History of chronic pain syndrome or regular/sustained opioid use within the past 3 months. 3. Therapeutic preoperative antibiotic treatment for an active infection (other than surgical prophylaxis). 4. ASA III or higher; immunosuppression, progressive neurological disease, chronic inflammatory bowel disease, or other significant comorbidities likely to interfere with postoperative recovery/mobilization. 5. Anatomic/mechanical contraindications to laparoscopy or pneumoperitoneum (e.g., prior major open abdominal surgery with suspected adhesions, abdominal wall defects).
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Locations
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Erciyes University Faculty of Medicine, Department of Pediatric Surgery
RECRUITINGKayseri, Kayseri, 38039, Turkey (Türkiye)
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