Same-day surgery for uncomplicated acute appendicitis
Part of Digestive system, Infections clinical trials.
This trial studies whether removing an uncomplicated appendix in one day (without an overnight hospital stay) is safe and practical. It may help patients recover faster at home, if they meet the trial’s safety requirements.
Summary written for real people, not researchers, by Clin2.
Who can take part
- You are between 15 and 74 years old
- Your body mass index (BMI) is 35 or less
- Imaging shows uncomplicated acute appendicitis (not perforated or with major complications)
- Your fever and blood tests are below specific limits, showing no severe infection
- You can safely go home the same day and be monitored for about 12 hours, including being close to care and having a phone
- You can sign the consent form (and if under 18, a parent/legal guardian signs too)
Quick eligibility check
Answer a few plain-language questions, based on this study's own requirements, to get a preliminary sense of fit.
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