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TICAP - Titanium Clips for Appendiceal Stump Closure
NCT01734837 · View on ClinicalTrials.gov ↗
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.
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 |
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Full Details on ClinicalTrials.gov ↗What the Registry Record Tells You About NCT01734837
The ClinicalTrials.gov registry entry for NCT01734837 describes a study currently listed as completed. It is categorized as an unspecified phase, which is the standard way researchers label where a study sits along the investigational pathway from early safety work through later efficacy and post-marketing evaluation. The registered enrollment target is 390 participants, a figure that helps gauge the scale of data the investigators plan to collect. The listed sponsor is Aesculap, which has 1 total studies on file at ClinicalTrials.gov, and sponsors are the parties responsible for study design, oversight, and regulatory filings.
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. Interventions can include drugs, devices, procedures, behavioral programs, or observational arms, and each is tracked as a separate registry field so that downstream queries can filter accurately. When a trial lists multiple interventions, it usually reflects a multi-arm design or a comparison protocol rather than a single treatment being tested in isolation. The brief summary published in the registry is the clearest source of protocol intent and should be read before drawing conclusions from any sidebar tags.
Geographic footprint matters for practical reasons: NCT01734837 reports 9 study locations spanning 3 distinct geographic areas — top geographies include Other, California, Pennsylvania. A larger site network tends to correlate with broader recruitment capacity, but it does not imply anything about study quality, and site-level enrollment status can diverge from the overall registry status shown above. Every data point on this page comes from the public ClinicalTrials.gov dataset and is reproduced here for reference only; it is not a medical recommendation, an endorsement of the sponsor, or an invitation to enroll. Verify current status, eligibility criteria, and contact details directly at ClinicalTrials.gov, and discuss any participation decision with your own healthcare provider.
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. These conditions were identified from the trial registry and reflect the primary focus areas of the research.
What interventions are being tested in trial NCT01734837?
The interventions under investigation include: DS-Ligature Clip (DEVICE). Each intervention is being evaluated for safety and efficacy as part of this clinical study.
Who is sponsoring clinical trial NCT01734837?
This trial is sponsored by Aesculap, which has 1 total clinical trials registered on ClinicalTrials.gov. The sponsor is responsible for the study's design, funding, and regulatory compliance.
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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