Study on the Difference of Axilo-rectal Temperature in Appendicitis

October 29, 2012 updated by: MARCELO A. BELTRAN, M.D., Cirujanos la Serena

Prospective Study on the Difference of Axilar-rectal Temperature in Acute Appendicitis

The investigators are studying prospectively the difference in axilo-rectal temperature in patients with acute appendicitis and using as a control group patients consulting with acute gastroenteritis at our emergency unit.

Study Overview

Status

Withdrawn

Conditions

Intervention / Treatment

Study Type

Observational

Contacts and Locations

This section provides the contact details for those conducting the study, and information on where this study is being conducted.

Study Locations

  • Chile
    • IV Region
      • La Serena, IV Region, Chile
        • Hospital De La Serena - Emergency Unit
      • La Serena, IV Region, Chile
        • Hospital de La Serena

Participation Criteria

Researchers look for people who fit a certain description, called eligibility criteria. Some examples of these criteria are a person's general health condition or prior treatments.

Eligibility Criteria

Ages Eligible for Study

15 years and older (Child, Adult, Older Adult)

Accepts Healthy Volunteers

No

Genders Eligible for Study

All

Sampling Method

Non-Probability Sample

Study Population

Patients consulting in the emergency unit with acute appendicitis or acute gastroenteritis

Description

Inclusion Criteria:

  • Patients with acute appendicitis
  • Patients with acute gastroenteritis
  • Patients older than 15 years of age

Exclusion Criteria:

  • Other acute abdominal diseases

Study Plan

This section provides details of the study plan, including how the study is designed and what the study is measuring.

How is the study designed?

Design Details

  • Observational Models: Case-Control
  • Time Perspectives: Prospective

Cohorts and Interventions

Group / Cohort
Intervention / Treatment
Group I
Patients with acute appendicitis
Other: Observation and measurement of axilo-rectal temperature
Measurement of axilo-rectal temperature
Group II
Patients with acute gastroenteritis
Other: Observation and measurement of axilo-rectal temperature
Measurement of axilo-rectal temperature

What is the study measuring?

Primary Outcome Measures

Outcome Measure
Time Frame
The real difference in axilo-rectal temperature in patients with acute appendicitis
Time Frame: 6 hours
6 hours

Secondary Outcome Measures

Outcome Measure
Time Frame
The differences in axilo-rectal temperature between patients with acute appendicitis and acute gastroenteritis
Time Frame: 6 hours
6 hours

Collaborators and Investigators

This is where you will find people and organizations involved with this study.

Sponsor

Cirujanos la Serena

Investigators

  • Principal Investigator: MARCELO A BELTRAN, M.D., Hospital de La Serena

Study record dates

These dates track the progress of study record and summary results submissions to ClinicalTrials.gov. Study records and reported results are reviewed by the National Library of Medicine (NLM) to make sure they meet specific quality control standards before being posted on the public website.

Study Major Dates

Study Start

May 1, 2008

Primary Completion (Actual)

May 1, 2008

Study Completion (Actual)

July 1, 2008

Study Registration Dates

First Submitted

May 6, 2008

First Submitted That Met QC Criteria

May 7, 2008

First Posted (Estimate)

May 8, 2008

Study Record Updates

Last Update Posted (Estimate)

October 31, 2012

Last Update Submitted That Met QC Criteria

October 29, 2012

Last Verified

October 1, 2012

More Information

Terms related to this study

Keywords

Additional Relevant MeSH Terms

Other Study ID Numbers

  • HLS-002-05-08

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