TerminatedNot Applicable

Non-operative Management of Pediatric Appendicitis With an Appendicoltih

Stopped: High failure rate

United States14 participantsStarted 2014-07

Plain-language summary

To determine if non-operative management with antibiotics alone is a feasible treatment alternative for pediatric patients with uncomplicated acute appendicitis with an appendicolith identified on imaging.

Who can participate

Age range

7 Years – 17 Years

Sex

ALL

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AI-rewrites the medical criteria so a patient or caregiver can understand them. Always confirm with the trial site.

Inclusion Criteria: * Age : 7-17 years * Abdominal pain \</= 48hours prior to receiving antibiotics * White Blood Cell Count \>5 but \< 18 * US or CT confirmed early appendicitis plus: * US: \</=1.1 cm in diameter, presence of appendicolith * CT: \</= 1.1cm in diameter, presence of appendicolith Exclusion Criteria: * Positive urine pregnancy test * Pain \> 48 hours prior to first antibiotic dose * Diffuse peritonitis * History of chronic intermittent abdominal pain * White Blood Cell count ≤ 5 or ≥ 18 * Absence of appendicolith or any evidence on imaging studies concerning for evolving perforated appendicitis including abscess or phlegmon

Questions worth asking your doctor

Bring these to your next appointment. They're a starting point for a shared conversation — not a sign you qualify or a recommendation to enrol.

1Based on my diagnosis and history, is this trial worth exploring for me — or is there a standard treatment we should try first?
2What does this trial's phase tell us about how much is already known about its safety and benefit?
3What would taking part actually involve for me — visits, tests, time, and travel?
4What are the known and possible risks or side effects I should weigh, and how would they be monitored?
5If this trial isn't the right fit, what other options or trials would you suggest I look into?

Generated to help you prepare — always confirm anything about your own eligibility and care with the study team and your doctor.

Questions for the trial coordinator

The trial coordinator is the person who runs the study day to day. These cover the practical side — logistics, costs, and what taking part would actually mean for your life. The study team confirms whether you meet the criteria; these are questions to ask, not a sign you qualify.

1What does taking part actually involve week to week — how many visits, where, and how long does each one take?
2What costs are covered by the study, and what might I have to pay for myself, including travel, parking, or time off work?
3What happens during screening, and what happens if the study team confirms I don't meet the criteria after those tests?
4Who pays for the scans, blood work, and other tests the trial requires — the study, my insurance, or me?
5How will being in the trial affect my regular care, and will my own doctor stay informed and involved?
6Can I leave the trial at any point if I change my mind, and what would happen to my care if I do?

A starting point for the conversation — always confirm anything about your own eligibility, costs, and care with the study team and your doctor.

What they're measuring

Number of Participants That Did Not Have an Appendectomy

Timeframe: 1 year

Trial details

NCT IDNCT02189668

SponsorPeter Minneci

Sponsor typeOTHER

Study typeINTERVENTIONAL

Primary completion2015-07

Results submitted2018-03-15

View on ClinicalTrials.gov More Appendicitis trials

Who can participate

Age range

7 Years – 17 Years

Sex

ALL

See this in plain English?

AI-rewrites the medical criteria so a patient or caregiver can understand them. Always confirm with the trial site.