Status:
COMPLETED
CT Scan Using IV Contrast Alone for Pediatric Appendicitis
Lead Sponsor:
University of Rochester
Conditions:
Appendicitis
Child
Eligibility:
All Genders
3-18 years
Phase:
NA
Brief 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 ...
Detailed Description
This was to be a prospective cohort study imaging pediatric patients (3-18 years old) in whom the diagnosis of appendicitis was suspected, but not clinically apparent. Patients that were to have a CT ...
Eligibility Criteria
Inclusion
- Age 3- 18 years
- Signs/symptoms for \< 72 hours
- CT Scan requested for evaluation by attending or fellow
Exclusion
- 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)
Key Trial Info
Start Date :
November 1 2003
Trial Type :
INTERVENTIONAL
Allocation :
ACTUAL
End Date :
October 1 2005
Estimated Enrollment :
250 Patients enrolled
Trial Details
Trial ID
NCT00716703
Start Date
November 1 2003
End Date
October 1 2005
Last Update
July 16 2008
Active Locations (1)
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University of Rochester
Rochester, New York, United States, 14642