Drainage vs. antibiotics for diverticulitis with abscess
Part of Digestive system clinical trials.
This trial compares two treatments for a diverticulitis complication where a pus-filled pocket (abscess) forms near the colon. You either receive antibiotics alone or a procedure to drain the abscess, and researchers will see which leads to better outcomes.
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Who can take part
- You are 18 years or older.
- You have a CT scan showing a diverticulitis abscess between 4 cm and 8 cm (about the size of a walnut to a small plum).
- You are stable (no signs of severe infection or a perforated bowel).
- You are not pregnant or breastfeeding.
- You are not currently taking medications that suppress your immune system.
- You are willing to sign a consent form.
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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