Antibiotics vs placebo for mild diverticulitis
Treatments studied
Part of Digestive system clinical trials.
This study tests whether antibiotics are necessary for mild diverticulitis or if a placebo works just as well. Participants are treated in the emergency department and followed using a smartphone app.
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Who can take part
- You have left-sided diverticulitis that is not severe
- You are between 18 and 90 years old
- You have access to a smartphone with internet
- You have not taken antibiotics in the last 3 weeks
- You do not have major health issues like severe diabetes, heart problems, liver disease, or kidney failure
- You are not pregnant or breastfeeding
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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