Using PGE-M to predict appendicitis in children
Part of Digestive system, Infections, Pain clinical trials.
This trial checks if a substance called PGE-M found in urine can help predict acute appendicitis in children with belly pain. If it works, it could help doctors diagnose appendicitis faster and without needing a blood test or CT scan.
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Who can take part
- Your child is between 5 and 17 years old
- Your child has sudden belly pain
- Your child has signs that might mean appendicitis
- Your child has not been diagnosed with a long-term or serious disease like cancer
- Your child has not had abdominal surgery before
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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