NCT01376466

Brief Summary

The purpose of this study is to determine whether computed tomography is reliable investigation in the diagnosis of acute appendicitis.

Trial Health

87
On Track

Trial Health Score

Automated assessment based on enrollment pace, timeline, and geographic reach

Enrollment
102

participants targeted

Target at P50-P75 for all trials

Timeline
Completed

Started Feb 2009

Typical duration for all trials

Geographic Reach
1 country

1 active site

Status
completed

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Study Timeline

Key milestones and dates

Study Start

First participant enrolled

February 1, 2009

Completed
2 years until next milestone

Primary Completion

Last participant's last visit for primary outcome

February 1, 2011

Completed
5 months until next milestone

First Submitted

Initial submission to the registry

June 17, 2011

Completed
3 days until next milestone

First Posted

Study publicly available on registry

June 20, 2011

Completed
1.3 years until next milestone

Study Completion

Last participant's last visit for all outcomes

October 1, 2012

Completed
Last Updated

November 9, 2012

Status Verified

November 1, 2012

Enrollment Period

2 years

First QC Date

June 17, 2011

Last Update Submit

November 8, 2012

Conditions

Acute Appendicitis

Keywords

acute appendicitisdiagnosiscomputed tomography

Study Arms (1)

patients with acute appendicitis

Patients who have been clinically diagnosed to have acute appendicitis

Other: CT scanning

Interventions

CT scanningOTHER

CT image of the abdomen included the area between the 3rd. lumber vertebra and the top of acetabulum. A liter of contrast mixed with normal salin will be given by rectal catheter 20 minutes before CT image is taken.

Also known as: CT scanning of the abdomen
patients with acute appendicitis

Eligibility Criteria

Age18 Years+
Sexall
Healthy VolunteersNo
Age GroupsAdult (18-64), Older Adult (65+)
Sampling MethodNon-Probability Sample
Study Population

Admitted patients with acute appendicitis.

You may qualify if:

  • Patients who have been admitted and diagnosed as having acute appendicitis

You may not qualify if:

  • Patients under the age of 18 years.
  • Pregnancy.
  • Uncooperative patients (senile dementia, mentally ill).
  • Not speaking Danish.
  • Does not wish to participate.

Contact the study team to confirm eligibility.

Sponsors & Collaborators

Study Sites (1)

Herning Hospital

Herning, Herning, 7400, Denmark

Location

MeSH Terms

Conditions

AppendicitisDisease

Condition Hierarchy (Ancestors)

Intraabdominal InfectionsInfectionsGastroenteritisGastrointestinal DiseasesDigestive System DiseasesCecal DiseasesIntestinal DiseasesPathologic ProcessesPathological Conditions, Signs and Symptoms

Study Officials

  • Mogens R Madsen, MD

    Consultant surgeon

    STUDY DIRECTOR

Study Design

Study Type
observational
Observational Model
COHORT
Time Perspective
PROSPECTIVE
Sponsor Type
OTHER
Responsible Party
SPONSOR

Study Record Dates

First Submitted

June 17, 2011

First Posted

June 20, 2011

Study Start

February 1, 2009

Primary Completion

February 1, 2011

Study Completion

October 1, 2012

Last Updated

November 9, 2012

Record last verified: 2012-11

Locations

DK(1)