Status:
COMPLETED
Comparative Study of Polymetric Clips (Hem-o-Lok) Versus Historical Endoscopic Staplers for Laparoscopic Appendectomy
Lead Sponsor:
Duke University
Conditions:
Appendicitis
Eligibility:
All Genders
18+ years
Brief Summary
The purpose of this study is to compare the clinical outcomes and the operative costs of appendectomy performed with the Hem-O-Lok polymetric clips compared to endoscopic staplers. Prospective data wi...
Eligibility Criteria
Inclusion
- 18 years of age or older
- scheduled to undergo a laparoscopic appendectomy because of a diagnosis of appendicitis based on clinical history or radiographic imaging.
Exclusion
- Less than 18 years of age
- Signs of appendiceal rupture or abcess on preoperative imaging studies (CT or ultrasound)
- Inability to provide informed consent
Key Trial Info
Start Date :
April 1 2013
Trial Type :
OBSERVATIONAL
Allocation :
ACTUAL
End Date :
October 1 2014
Estimated Enrollment :
26 Patients enrolled
Trial Details
Trial ID
NCT01830387
Start Date
April 1 2013
End Date
October 1 2014
Last Update
April 19 2016
Active Locations (1)
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Duke Center for Metabolic and Weight Loss Surgery
Durham, North Carolina, United States, 27704