NCT02533869View on ClinicalTrials.gov

The Optimization of a Low-dose Computed Tomography Protocol in Patients With Suspected Uncomplicated Acute Appendicitis

NACompletedINTERVENTIONAL
Enrollment

60

Participants

Timeline

Start Date

July 31, 2015

Primary Completion Date

June 1, 2017

Study Completion Date

June 1, 2017

Conditions
AppendicitisOther and Unspecified Acute AppendicitisAcute DiseaseGastrointestinal DiseasesIntra-abdominal Infection
Interventions
RADIATION

Low-dose CT

Low-dose computed tomography for suspected acute uncomplicated appendicitis

PROCEDURE

Laparoscopic appendectomy

All patients diagnosed with an uncomplicated acute appendicitis on low-dose CT-scan will undergo laparoscopic appendectomy to evaluate the sensitivity and specificity of the CT diagnosis

Trial Locations (1)

Unknown

Turku University Hospital, Turku

All Listed Sponsors
lead

Turku University Hospital

OTHER_GOV

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