Clinical Trial: Initial Non-operative Treatment Strategy Versus Appendectomy Treatment Strategy for Simple Appendicitis in Children

Study Status: Recruiting
Recruit Status: Recruiting
Study Type: Interventional




Official Title: Initial Non-operative Treatment Strategy Versus Appendectomy Treatment Strategy for Simple Appendicitis in Children Aged 7-17 Years Old - Antibiotics Versus Primary Append

Brief Summary:

OBJECTIVE

The aim of this study is to compare the effectiveness of initial non-operative treatment strategy (reserving appendectomy for those not responding or with recurrent disease) with immediate appendectomy in children from 7 to 17 years old, inclusive, with acute simple appendicitis in terms of complications, health-related QOL and costs.

Main research question: What is the difference in proportion of patients experiencing complications within 1 year between both strategies in children from 7 to 17 years old, inclusive, with acute simple appendicitis?