CompletedNot Applicable

Evaluation of Laparoscopic Peritoneal Lavage for Perforated Diverticulitis: A National Registry - Based Study

52,863 participantsStarted 2014-07-01

Plain-language summary

The goal of this observational study is to study the emergency surgical treatment of diverticular disease in Sweden outside clinical trials. The main questions it aims to answer are: * Which is the preferred surgical method of acute diverticular disease in Sweden? * Which are the short and long-term outcomes of the different surgical methods? Researchers will compare the different methods to see if there is a surgical operation that is superior for the treatment of acute diverticulitis.

Who can participate

Age range

18 Years

Sex

ALL

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Inclusion Criteria: * All patients aged 18 years or older who were admitted to a Swedish hospital between 1st July 2014 and 31st December 2020 with an ICD-10 code for diverticular disease of the large intestine (K57.2- K57.9). * Emergency admissions. * Patients who underwent procedures relevant to diverticulitis. Exclusion Criteria: * Patients who were diagnosed with colorectal cancer before the index date. * Patients with synchronous operations that are supposed to be irrelevant to acute diverticulitis.

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?

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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

Preferred operation for acute colonic diverticular disease

Timeframe: Up to 78 months

Trial details

NCT IDNCT05893095

SponsorUppsala University Hospital

Sponsor typeOTHER

Study typeOBSERVATIONAL

Primary completion2020-12-31

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