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Comparative Study of Laparoscopic Versus Open Appendectomy in Children - NCT00554008-97227A(Clinical Trial 189800)



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City:  Portland
State:  
OR
Zip Code: 97227
Conditions: Appendicitis
Purpose: The study intends to compare the results of two surgical methods to remove the appendix in children with appendicitis. Specifically, up to 500 children over 3 years will be placed in two groups where the only difference in treatment is open or laparoscopic (scope) operation. Each group will be tracked for their baseline characteristics, events during operation and recovery, pain medication requirements, duration of hospital stay, and patient/family satisfaction. The investigators hypothesize that their will be no difference in the parameters measured between the techniques of appendix removal.
Study summary:
Criteria: Inclusion Criteria: - All children under the age of 18 years with diagnosed appendicitis Exclusion Criteria: - Refusal of consent - Primary language other than English or Spanish.
Study is available at: Oregon Health and Sciences University
Portland, OR 97227
United States

Primary Contact:
David Bliss, MD
Email: blissd@ohsu.edu
Phone: 503-460-0065

Secondary Contact:
David Bliss, M.D.
Email: blissd@ohsu.edu
Phone: 503-460-0065
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Data Source: ClinicalTrials.gov
Date Processed: March 22, 2011
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