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NCT01734837 · ClinicalTrials.gov registry record
TICAP - Titanium Clips for Appendiceal Stump Closure
A clinical trial of Appendicitis, sponsored by Aesculap.
- Completed
- Registry status
- 390
- Enrollment target
- 9
- Study locations
NCT01734837: Completed study of Appendicitis, sponsored by Aesculap.
NCT01734837 is a study of Appendicitis that has completed, run by Aesculap. The registered enrollment target is 390 participants, below the 2,901-participant average among 8 other Appendicitis trials with a reported enrollment target (87% lower). The trial reports 9 study locations across 3 states. According to ClinicalTrials.gov, the official US trial registry.
The verdict
NCT01734837, a study of Appendicitis, has completed, sponsored by Aesculap.
- COMPLETED
- Registry status
- 390 participants
- Enrollment target
- 9
- Study locations
Study Summary
Laparoscopic appendectomy is progressively accepted as the treatment of choice for acute appendicitis. Although the surgical technique of laparoscopic appendectomy has been well established, some controversy exists regarding the closure of the appendiceal stump. The available methods for stump closure are currently: pre-knotted loops (Roeder Loops or Endoloop, linear stapler and polymeric clips. A new device is a the DS Titanium Ligation Clip. The design of the DS-Clip is characterized by two parallel shanks. The aim of this study is to collect data of a large number of patients treated with the product in real-life clinical routine.
Primary Outcome
Documentation of the number of successful (= completed stump closure) versus non-successful (= clip could not be applied) applications of the DS-Clip
Conditions Studied
Interventions
- DEVICE DS-Ligature Clip
Study Locations (9)
Other
- Vivantes Humboldt-Klinikum - Berlin
- DRK Krankenhaus Clementinen - Hanover
- University of Mainz, Department of Surgery - Mainz
- Universitätsklinikum Mannheim - Mannheim
- Klinikum Memmingen - Memmingen
- Katharinenhospital - Stuttgart
- Schwarzwald-Baar Klinikum Villingen-Schwenningen GmbH - Villingen-Schwenningen
California
- Marina del Rey Hospital - Marina del Rey
Pennsylvania
- St. Luke's University Hospital - Bethlehem
Trial Details
| Field | Value |
|---|---|
| Enrollment Target | 390 participants |
| Start Date | 2011-10 |
| Est. Completion | 2013-08 |
What the finished NCT01734837 record still lists
NCT01734837 is an observational study that tracks outcomes without assigning an intervention. The registered 390 participants enrollment target is mid-sized for trials with a published cap, below the 2,901-participant average among 8 other Appendicitis trials with a reported enrollment target (87% lower).
The record links to 1 condition, with Appendicitis appearing as the primary indexed condition, and to 1 intervention - of which DS-Ligature Clip is the first listed.
NCT01734837 lists 9 locations in 3 states (Other, California, Pennsylvania).
Frequently Asked Questions
What is clinical trial NCT01734837 about?
NCT01734837 is a clinical study titled "TICAP - Titanium Clips for Appendiceal Stump Closure". Laparoscopic appendectomy is progressively accepted as the treatment of choice for acute appendicitis. Although the surgical technique of laparoscopic appendectomy has been well established, some controversy exists regarding the closure of the appendiceal stump. The available methods for stump closu...
What is the current status of trial NCT01734837?
This trial is currently completed. The enrollment target is 390 participants. The study started on 2011-10. Estimated completion is 2013-08.
What conditions does trial NCT01734837 study?
This clinical trial studies the following conditions: Appendicitis.
What interventions are being tested in trial NCT01734837?
The interventions under investigation include: DS-Ligature Clip (DEVICE).
Who is sponsoring clinical trial NCT01734837?
This trial is sponsored by Aesculap, which has 2 total clinical trials registered on ClinicalTrials.gov.
Where is trial NCT01734837 being conducted?
This trial has 9 study locations across California, Pennsylvania. Contact the study sites directly through ClinicalTrials.gov for enrollment availability.
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