Status:
SUSPENDED
The Optimization of a Low-dose CT Protocol in Patients With Suspected Uncomplicated Acute Appendicitis and BMI >30
Lead Sponsor:
Turku University Hospital
Conditions:
Appendicitis
Other and Unspecified Acute Appendicitis
Eligibility:
All Genders
18-60 years
Phase:
NA
Brief Summary
This study focuses on the use of contrast enhanced low-dose CT imaging as a modality to differentiate between uncomplicated and complicated acute appendicitis. Accurate differential diagnosis allows t...
Detailed Description
Acute appendicitis is one of the most common causes of abdominal pain in emergency departments as well as one of the most common indications for emergency abdominal surgery. The clinical diagnosis has...
Eligibility Criteria
Inclusion
- Age 18-60 years
- Clinical suspicion of acute uncomplicated appendicitis based on history, physical examination, laboratory findings evaluated by a senior surgeon
- Body mass index over 30 kg/m2
Exclusion
- Age \<18 years or \> 60 years
- Pregnancy or breastfeeding
- Allergy to contrast material or iodine
- History of appendectomy
- Renal failure, creatinine-value greater than the upper reference value
- Diabetes mellitus and metformin medication
- Suspicion of peritonitis and appendiceal perforation
- Incapability to cooperate and give consent to participate in the study
Key Trial Info
Start Date :
November 4 2020
Trial Type :
INTERVENTIONAL
Allocation :
ACTUAL
End Date :
November 17 2023
Estimated Enrollment :
30 Patients enrolled
Trial Details
Trial ID
NCT04519086
Start Date
November 4 2020
End Date
November 17 2023
Last Update
February 25 2022
Active Locations (1)
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Turku University hospital
Turku, Southwest Finland, Finland, 20521