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NCT04168866 · ClinicalTrials.gov registry record · NA
Operative Versus Non-Operative Management for Appendicitis With Abscess or Phlegmon
A NA study of Appendicitis, sponsored by Yale University.
- Recruiting
- Registry status
- NA
- Development phase
- 180
- Enrollment target
- 1
- Study location
NCT04168866: Recruiting NA study of Appendicitis, sponsored by Yale University.
NCT04168866 is a NA study of Appendicitis that is actively recruiting participants, run by Yale University. The registered enrollment target is 180 participants, below the 2,927-participant average among 8 other Appendicitis trials with a reported enrollment target (94% lower). The trial reports 1 study location across 1 state. According to ClinicalTrials.gov, the official US trial registry.
The verdict
NCT04168866, a NA study of Appendicitis, is actively recruiting participants, sponsored by Yale University.
- RECRUITING
- Registry status
- NA
- Development phase
- 180 participants
- Enrollment target
- 1
- Study location
Study Summary
The investigators aim to determine if early operative intervention is superior to non-operative management for adult patients with computerized tomography (CT)-proven complicated appendicitis with phlegmon or abscess.
Primary Outcome
This includes all hospital days during the initial stay and any readmission.
Conditions Studied
Interventions
- PROCEDURE Operative management
- OTHER Drainage or antibiotics
Study Locations (1)
Connecticut
- Yale New Haven Hospital - New Haven
Trial Details
| Field | Value |
|---|---|
| Enrollment Target | 180 participants |
| Start Date | 2020-03-11 |
| Est. Completion | 2029-12-31 |
| Phase | NA |
What NCT04168866 shows while recruiting
NCT04168866 is an interventional study that assigns participants to a tested intervention. The registered 180 participants enrollment target is mid-sized for trials with a published cap, below the 2,927-participant average among 8 other Appendicitis trials with a reported enrollment target (94% lower).
The record links to 1 condition, with Appendicitis appearing as the primary indexed condition, and to 2 interventions - of which Operative management is the first listed.
NCT04168866 reports a single indexed study location in Connecticut.
Frequently Asked Questions
What is clinical trial NCT04168866 about?
NCT04168866 is a clinical study titled "Operative Versus Non-Operative Management for Appendicitis With Abscess or Phlegmon". The investigators aim to determine if early operative intervention is superior to non-operative management for adult patients with computerized tomography (CT)-proven complicated appendicitis with phlegmon or abscess.
What is the current status of trial NCT04168866?
This trial is currently recruiting. It is a NA study. The enrollment target is 180 participants. The study started on 2020-03-11. Estimated completion is 2029-12-31.
What conditions does trial NCT04168866 study?
This clinical trial studies the following conditions: Appendicitis.
What interventions are being tested in trial NCT04168866?
The interventions under investigation include: Operative management (PROCEDURE), Drainage or antibiotics (OTHER).
Who is sponsoring clinical trial NCT04168866?
This trial is sponsored by Yale University, which has 1,492 total clinical trials registered on ClinicalTrials.gov.
Where is trial NCT04168866 being conducted?
This trial has 1 study location across Connecticut. Contact the study sites directly through ClinicalTrials.gov for enrollment availability.
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