CompletedNot Applicable

Polymer Clips Vs Endoloop for Appendicular Stump Ligation

Pakistan50 participantsStarted 2016-12-01

Plain-language summary

laparoscopic appendectomy is the gold standard procedure now a days for the treatment of appendicitis. Polymer clips are new modality used for the ligation of appendicular stump. this study aims to compare the polymer clips with endoloop for the ligation of appendicular stump.

Who can participate

Age range

13 Years – 65 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: * 1\. Patients of either gender with age ranging from 15 to 60 years. 2. Patients with MANTRELS score of 7 or above on admission. Exclusion Criteria: \- 1. Patients having co-morbid factors such as diabetes, chronic liver disease and ischemic heart disease on previous / past medical history. 2\. Patients with history and clinical findings suggestive of appendicular mass. 3. Patients with known gastrointestinal malignancies. 4. Patients with history of any abdominal surgery

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

surgeons perception about ease of application of clips or endoloop

Timeframe: 4 months

time of application of endoloop and polymer clip

Timeframe: 4 months

Trial details

NCT IDNCT03591419

SponsorServices Hospital, Lahore

Sponsor typeOTHER_GOV

Study typeINTERVENTIONAL

Primary completion2018-06-30

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Who can participate

Age range

13 Years – 65 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.