CompletedNot Applicable

CT Scan Using IV Contrast Alone for Pediatric Appendicitis

United States250 participantsStarted 2003-11

Plain-language summary

Computed tomography (CT) scan using intravenous contrast (CT IV) as the sole type of contrast material, was studied as one method of evaluating children with suspected appendicitis. We felt that this technique could provide physicians with a faster and better-tolerated alternative to CT imaging which involves patients drinking oral contrast or needing rectal contrast administered. SPECIFIC AIMS 1. To test an imaging protocol using CT IV for the evaluation of suspected appendicitis in children in the setting of a pediatric emergency department (ED). 2. To determine test performance characteristics (specificity, sensitivity and diagnostic accuracy) of CT IV in detecting appendicitis in children.

Who can participate

Age range3 Years – 18 Years

SexALL

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Inclusion Criteria: * Age 3- 18 years * Signs/symptoms for \< 72 hours * CT Scan requested for evaluation by attending or fellow Exclusion Criteria: * Clinically apparent appendicitis * Pregnancy * Sickle Cell Disease * Known contrast allergy * Previous enrollment * Signs/symptoms for \> 72 hrs * Known abdominal disease (e.g. Crohn's) * Exam unreliable (neurologically impaired patient)

What they're measuring

Sensitivity, Specificity, PPV, NPV for CT Scan with IV contrast alone

Timeframe: Study completion date

Trial details

NCT IDNCT00716703

SponsorUniversity of Rochester

Sponsor typeOTHER

Study typeINTERVENTIONAL

Primary completion2005-10

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