NCT01659983

Brief Summary

Research hypothesis: Does delayed primary wound closure after appendectomy in adults with complicated appendicitis reduce postoperative superficial surgical site infection compare to primary wound closure. Study design: This study is a multicenter randomized controlled trial of delay versus primary wound closure in complicated appendicitis. Setting: Thammasat Hospital, Ramathibodi Hospital, Chonburi Hospital, Chonpratarn Hospital, Vachira Hospital, and Pathumthani Hospital Participants: Adult patients age 18 years or older and non-pregnant in women who have been diagnosed as gangrenous or ruptured appendicitis. Outcome: Superficial surgical site infection Period of study: August 2012 - August 2014

Trial Health

87
On Track

Trial Health Score

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Enrollment
600

participants targeted

Target at P75+ for phase_3

Timeline
Completed

Started Nov 2012

Typical duration for phase_3

Geographic Reach
1 country

7 active sites

Status
completed

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Trial Relationships

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Study Timeline

Key milestones and dates

First Submitted

Initial submission to the registry

June 25, 2012

Completed
1 month until next milestone

First Posted

Study publicly available on registry

August 8, 2012

Completed
3 months until next milestone

Study Start

First participant enrolled

November 1, 2012

Completed
3.3 years until next milestone

Primary Completion

Last participant's last visit for primary outcome

March 1, 2016

Completed
Same day until next milestone

Study Completion

Last participant's last visit for all outcomes

March 1, 2016

Completed
Last Updated

April 6, 2016

Status Verified

April 1, 2016

Enrollment Period

3.3 years

First QC Date

June 25, 2012

Last Update Submit

April 5, 2016

Conditions

Keywords

complicated appendicitiswound closureinfection

Outcome Measures

Primary Outcomes (1)

  • Superficial surgical site infection (SSI)

    Superficial SSI, which will be diagnosed using the Center for Disease Control (CDC) criteria as follows: * Infection within 30 days and * Involves only skin and subcutaneous tissue of the incision and * One of the following: * Purulent drainage, * organism isolated from culture of fluid or tissue * one of the following signs or symptoms: * pain or tenderness; * localized, swelling, redness, or * heat And the superficial incision is deliberately opened by surgeon

    within 1 month after operation

Secondary Outcomes (3)

  • postoperative pain

    within 3 days after operation

  • Quality of life

    1 month after operation

  • Cost of treatment

    1 month after operation

Study Arms (2)

Primary wound closure

EXPERIMENTAL

A wound will be sutured immediately after the operative procedure uisng non-absorbable monofilament suture or stapler at intervals of one centimeter apart and 0.5 cm back from a wound edge.

Procedure: Primary wound closure

Delayed primary wound closure

ACTIVE COMPARATOR

A wound will be left open with saline-soaked gauze packing after the operative procedure and will be sutured around day 3 to 7 after operation

Procedure: Primary wound closure

Interventions

A wound will be sutured immediately after the operative procedure uisng non-absorbable monofilament suture or stapler at intervals of one centimeter apart and 0.5 cm back from a wound edge.

Delayed primary wound closurePrimary wound closure

Eligibility Criteria

Age18 Years - 80 Years
Sexall
Healthy VolunteersNo
Age GroupsAdult (18-64), Older Adult (65+)

You may qualify if:

  • Adult patients age 18 years or older
  • Have been diagnosed as gangrenous or ruptured appendicitis base on clinical criteria with the following conditions
  • a.Gangrenous appendicitis i.Erythematous or swelling of appendix and ii.Appearance of necrotic wall (dark, grayish color) b.Ruptured appendicitis i. Erythematous or swelling of appendix and ii.Appearance of hole in an appendix or iii.Rupture of appendix during a procedure c.Appearance of frank pus
  • Non-immunocompromised hosts which include
  • AIDS
  • History of end-stage renal disease (ESRD)
  • History of autoimmune disease (SLE)
  • Taking immunosuppressive agents (e.g, steroids, Cyclophosphamide, Tacrolimus, Mycophenolate mofetil)
  • Cirrhosis with ascites
  • Morbid obesity (BMI \> 40 kg/m2)
  • Non-pregnant women
  • Willing to participate and provide written informed consent

Contact the study team to confirm eligibility.

Sponsors & Collaborators

Study Sites (7)

Vachira hospital

Dusit, Bangkok, 10300, Thailand

Location

Department of Surgery, Ramathibodi Hospital

Rachatevi, Bangkok, 10400, Thailand

Location

Chonburi hospital

Meaung, Changwat Chon Buri, 20000, Thailand

Location

Surin hospital

Meung, Changwat Surin, Thailand

Location

Pathumtani hospital

Meung, Pathumtani, 12110, Thailand

Location

Thammasat hospital

Rangsit City Municipality, Patumtani, 12120, Thailand

Location

Lampang hospital

Meung, Thailand

Location

Related Publications (1)

  • Noorit P, Siribumrungwong B, Thakkinstian A. Clinical prediction score for superficial surgical site infection after appendectomy in adults with complicated appendicitis. World J Emerg Surg. 2018 Jun 18;13:23. doi: 10.1186/s13017-018-0186-1. eCollection 2018.

MeSH Terms

Conditions

Surgical Wound InfectionInfections

Condition Hierarchy (Ancestors)

Wound InfectionPostoperative ComplicationsPathologic ProcessesPathological Conditions, Signs and Symptoms

Study Officials

  • Boonying Siribumrungwong, MD

    Ramathibodi Hospital

    PRINCIPAL INVESTIGATOR
  • Ammarin Thakkinstian, PhD

    Ramathibodi Hospital

    STUDY CHAIR
  • Patarawan Woratanarat

    Ramathibodi Hospital

    STUDY CHAIR
  • Borwornsom Leerapan

    Ramathibodi Hospital

    STUDY CHAIR
  • Jittunut Hawanon

    Thammasat Hospital

    STUDY CHAIR

Study Design

Study Type
interventional
Phase
phase 3
Allocation
RANDOMIZED
Masking
NONE
Purpose
TREATMENT
Intervention Model
PARALLEL
Sponsor Type
OTHER
Responsible Party
PRINCIPAL INVESTIGATOR
PI Title
Section for Clinical Epidemiology and Biostatistics

Study Record Dates

First Submitted

June 25, 2012

First Posted

August 8, 2012

Study Start

November 1, 2012

Primary Completion

March 1, 2016

Study Completion

March 1, 2016

Last Updated

April 6, 2016

Record last verified: 2016-04

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