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Study NCT ID:
NCT02189668
Status:
TERMINATED
Last Update Posted:
2018-11-27
First Post:
2014-07-03
Is NOT Gene Therapy:
True
Has Adverse Events:
True
Brief Title:
Non-operative Management of Pediatric Appendicitis With an Appendicoltih
Sponsor:
Peter Minneci
Organization:
Study Overview
Official Title:
Non-operative Management of Uncomplicated Appendicitis With an Appendicolth in Children
Status:
TERMINATED
Status Verified Date:
2018-10
Last Known Status:
None
Delayed Posting:
No
If Stopped, Why?:
High failure rate
Has Expanded Access:
False
If Expanded Access, NCT#:
N/A
Has Expanded Access, NCT# Status:
N/A
Acronym:
None
Brief Summary:
To determine if non-operative management with antibiotics alone is a feasible treatment alternative for pediatric patients with uncomplicated acute appendicitis with an appendicolith identified on imaging.
Detailed Description:
This study is a prospective randomized clinical trial comparing non-operative management with antibiotics to urgent appendectomy in children (ages 7-17yrs) with acute appendicitis with the presence of an appendicolith. Enrolled participants were followed up to 1 year post-discharge to observe the rates of appendicitis recurrence as well as identify the number of patients with complicated appendicitis as determined by pathologic examination.
Study Oversight
Has Oversight DMC:
False
Is a FDA Regulated Drug?:
None
Is a FDA Regulated Device?:
None
Is an Unapproved Device?:
None
Is a PPSD?:
None
Is a US Export?:
None
Is an FDA AA801 Violation?: