Antibiotics vs. Surgery for Childhood Appendicitis
Part of Digestive system, Infections, Injuries & trauma clinical trials.
This study tests whether children with early appendicitis (inflammation of the appendix) can be treated safely with antibiotics instead of surgery. Researchers want to see if antibiotics work as well as surgery while avoiding the risks of an operation.
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Who can take part
- Your child is between 5 and 14 years old
- Your child has been diagnosed with acute appendicitis for the first time, confirmed by ultrasound or CT scan
- The appendix shows inflammation but no complications like pus pockets, blockages, or spread of infection
- Surgery would be scheduled within 24 hours of diagnosis
- You and your child understand French and can follow monitoring instructions at home
- Your child has no severe allergies to penicillin-based antibiotics, blood disorders, diabetes, or immune system problems
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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