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NCT02664220 · ClinicalTrials.gov registry record · Phase 2
Dilute Povidone-iodine Irrigation vs No Irrigation for Children With Acute, Perforated Appendicitis
A Phase 2 study, sponsored by The University of Texas Health Science Center, Houston.
- Completed
- Registry status
- Phase 2
- Development phase
- 100
- Enrollment target
NCT02664220: Completed Phase 2 study, sponsored by The University of Texas Health Science Center, Houston.
NCT02664220 is a Phase 2 study that has completed, run by The University of Texas Health Science Center, Houston. The registered enrollment target is 100 participants, below the 133-participant average among 30,622 other Phase 2 trials with a reported enrollment target (25% lower). According to ClinicalTrials.gov, the official US trial registry.
The verdict
NCT02664220, a Phase 2 study, has completed, sponsored by The University of Texas Health Science Center, Houston.
- COMPLETED
- Registry status
- Phase 2
- Development phase
- 100 participants
- Enrollment target
Study Summary
The goal of this study is to compare the efficacy of PVI irrigation to no irrigation for decreasing postoperative intra-abdominal abscesses in children with perforated appendicitis. Additionally, this study aims to verify the safety profile of dilute PVI for intra-abdominal irrigation.
Primary Outcome
30 days postoperative intra-abdominal abscess was confirmed by an image using a standardized definition and protocol
Interventions
- DRUG Povidone-iodine irrigation
- PROCEDURE No irrigation
Trial Details
| Field | Value |
|---|---|
| Enrollment Target | 100 participants |
| Start Date | 2016-04 |
| Est. Completion | 2018-03 |
| Phase | Phase 2 |
What the finished NCT02664220 record still lists
NCT02664220 is an interventional study that assigns participants to a tested intervention. The registered 100 participants enrollment target is mid-sized for trials with a published cap, below the 133-participant average among 30,622 other Phase 2 trials with a reported enrollment target (25% lower).
The record links to 0 conditions, and to 2 interventions - of which Povidone-iodine irrigation is the first listed.
NCT02664220 does not publish any study locations in the registry export this page uses.
Frequently Asked Questions
What is clinical trial NCT02664220 about?
NCT02664220 is a clinical study titled "Dilute Povidone-iodine Irrigation vs No Irrigation for Children With Acute, Perforated Appendicitis". The goal of this study is to compare the efficacy of PVI irrigation to no irrigation for decreasing postoperative intra-abdominal abscesses in children with perforated appendicitis. Additionally, this study aims to verify the safety profile of dilute PVI for intra-abdominal irrigation.
What is the current status of trial NCT02664220?
This trial is currently completed. It is a Phase 2 study. The enrollment target is 100 participants. The study started on 2016-04. Estimated completion is 2018-03.
What interventions are being tested in trial NCT02664220?
The interventions under investigation include: Povidone-iodine irrigation (DRUG), No irrigation (PROCEDURE).
Who is sponsoring clinical trial NCT02664220?
This trial is sponsored by The University of Texas Health Science Center, Houston, which has 732 total clinical trials registered on ClinicalTrials.gov.
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How this trial's enrollment target compares
Where NCT02664220's enrollment target sits among peer trials
100 672nd of 2000 higher than 1,263 of 2,000 other Phase 2 trials
participants (enrollment target), bucketed by value
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Source ClinicalTrials.gov registry export · 2026-08-08
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