NCT01424631

Brief Summary

This is a randomized prospective study comparing single incision versus conventional laparoscopic appendectomy for management of acute appendicitis.

Trial Health

100
On Track

Trial Health Score

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

Enrollment
2

participants targeted

Target at below P25 for not_applicable

Status
completed

Health score is calculated from publicly available data and should be used for screening purposes only.

Trial Relationships

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Study Timeline

Key milestones and dates

First Submitted

Initial submission to the registry

August 25, 2011

Completed
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First Posted

Study publicly available on registry

August 29, 2011

Completed
Last Updated

August 29, 2011

Status Verified

August 1, 2011

First QC Date

August 25, 2011

Last Update Submit

August 26, 2011

Conditions

Study Arms (2)

single incision laparoscopic appendectomy

ACTIVE COMPARATOR
Procedure: single incision laparoscopic appendectomy

conventional laparoscopic appendectomy

PLACEBO COMPARATOR
Procedure: conventional laparoscopic appendectomy

Interventions

single incision laparoscopic appendectomy
conventional laparoscopic appendectomy

Eligibility Criteria

Age10 Years - 80 Years
Sexall
Age GroupsChild (0-17), Adult (18-64), Older Adult (65+)

You may qualify if:

  • acute appendicitis

You may not qualify if:

  • perforation with peritonitis
  • lower abdominal scar
  • contraindications to laparoscopy

Contact the study team to confirm eligibility.

Sponsors & Collaborators

MeSH Terms

Conditions

Appendicitis

Condition Hierarchy (Ancestors)

Intraabdominal InfectionsInfectionsGastroenteritisGastrointestinal DiseasesDigestive System DiseasesCecal DiseasesIntestinal Diseases

Study Design

Study Type
interventional
Phase
not applicable
Allocation
RANDOMIZED
Masking
DOUBLE
Who Masked
PARTICIPANT, OUTCOMES ASSESSOR
Purpose
TREATMENT
Intervention Model
PARALLEL
Sponsor Type
OTHER
Responsible Party
PRINCIPAL INVESTIGATOR
PI Title
assistant professor general surgery

Study Record Dates

First Submitted

August 25, 2011

First Posted

August 29, 2011

Last Updated

August 29, 2011

Record last verified: 2011-08