Video visit tool for diagnosing appendicitis in children
Part of Digestive system, Infections clinical trials.
This study uses a video doctor's visit to check if a computer tool can help tell whether a child's belly pain is from appendicitis. It aims to make diagnosis easier and avoid unnecessary trips or tests.
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Who can take part
- Your child is between 3 and 16 years old.
- Your child is coming to the pediatric emergency room with belly pain that isn't explained yet.
- Your child has not had their appendix removed before.
- Your child has not already had blood tests or imaging (like ultrasound or CT) for this belly pain.
- You and your child can understand French, and you (the guardian) can give written permission.
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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