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NCT00554008 · ClinicalTrials.gov registry record · NA
Comparative Study of Laparoscopic Versus Open Appendectomy in Children
A NA study, sponsored by Oregon Health and Science University.
- Completed
- Registry status
- NA
- Development phase
- 400
- Enrollment target
NCT00554008 is a NA study that has completed, run by Oregon Health and Science University. The registered enrollment target is 400 participants.
The verdict
NCT00554008, a NA study, has completed, sponsored by Oregon Health and Science University.
- COMPLETED
- Registry status
- NA
- Development phase
- 400 participants
- Enrollment target
Study Summary
The study intends to compare the results of two surgical methods to remove the appendix in children with appendicitis. Specifically, up to 500 children over 3 years will be placed in two groups where the only difference in treatment is open or laparoscopic (scope) operation. Each group will be tracked for their baseline characteristics, events during operation and recovery, pain medication requirements, duration of hospital stay, and patient/family satisfaction. The investigators hypothesize that their will be no difference in the parameters measured between the techniques of appendix removal.
Interventions
- PROCEDURE laparoscopic appendectomy
- PROCEDURE open appendectomy
Trial Details
| Field | Value |
|---|---|
| Enrollment Target | 400 participants |
| Start Date | 2007-12 |
| Est. Completion | 2011-01 |
| Phase | NA |
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Full Details on ClinicalTrials.gov ↗What the Registry Record Tells You About NCT00554008
The ClinicalTrials.gov registry entry for NCT00554008 describes a study currently listed as completed, categorized as NA. The registered enrollment target is 400 participants, a figure that helps gauge the scale of data the investigators plan to collect. The listed sponsor is Oregon Health and Science University, which has 546 total studies on file at ClinicalTrials.gov.
The record links to 0 conditions, and to 2 interventions - of which laparoscopic appendectomy is the first listed.
NCT00554008 reports 0 study locations.
Frequently Asked Questions
What is clinical trial NCT00554008 about?
NCT00554008 is a clinical study titled "Comparative Study of Laparoscopic Versus Open Appendectomy in Children". The study intends to compare the results of two surgical methods to remove the appendix in children with appendicitis. Specifically, up to 500 children over 3 years will be placed in two groups where the only difference in treatment is open or laparoscopic (scope) operation. Each group will be track...
What is the current status of trial NCT00554008?
This trial is currently completed. It is a NA study. The enrollment target is 400 participants. The study started on 2007-12. Estimated completion is 2011-01.
What interventions are being tested in trial NCT00554008?
The interventions under investigation include: laparoscopic appendectomy (PROCEDURE), open appendectomy (PROCEDURE).
Who is sponsoring clinical trial NCT00554008?
This trial is sponsored by Oregon Health and Science University, which has 546 total clinical trials registered on ClinicalTrials.gov.
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