Impact of CT on Diagnosis of Acute Appendicitis

November 8, 2012 updated by: University of Aarhus

The Impact Of Computed Tomography On The Diagnoses Of Acute Appendicitis

The purpose of this study is to determine whether computed tomography is reliable investigation in the diagnosis of acute appendicitis.

Study Overview

Status

Completed

Conditions

Intervention / Treatment

Detailed Description

The aim of this study is to

  1. evaluate CT scan validity for the diagnosis of acute appendicitis.
  2. compare the difference in evaluation of CT-scan result between radiologist on call and consultant radiologist with CT experience.
  3. illustrate difficulties associated with practical implementation of CT-scan in relation to other activities in radiology department and O.R. (logical & organizational).
  4. illustrate patients experiences about the study (pain, discomfort & other information

Study Type

Observational

Enrollment (Actual)

102

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

  • Denmark
      • Herning, Denmark, 7400
        • Herning Hospital

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

14 years and older (Adult, Older Adult)

Accepts Healthy Volunteers

No

Genders Eligible for Study

All

Sampling Method

Non-Probability Sample

Study Population

Admitted patients with acute appendicitis.

Description

Inclusion Criteria:

  • Patients who have been admitted and diagnosed as having acute appendicitis

Exclusion Criteria:

  • Patients under the age of 18 years.
  • Pregnancy.
  • Uncooperative patients (senile dementia, mentally ill).
  • Not speaking Danish.
  • Does not wish to participate.

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: Cohort
  • Time Perspectives: Prospective

Cohorts and Interventions

Group / Cohort
Intervention / Treatment
patients with acute appendicitis
Patients who have been clinically diagnosed to have acute appendicitis
Other: CT scanning
CT image of the abdomen included the area between the 3rd. lumber vertebra and the top of acetabulum. A liter of contrast mixed with normal salin will be given by rectal catheter 20 minutes before CT image is taken.
Other Names:
  • CT scanning of the abdomen

Collaborators and Investigators

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

Sponsor

University of Aarhus

Collaborators

Herning Hospital

Investigators

  • Study Director: Mogens R Madsen, MD, Consultant Surgeon

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

February 1, 2009

Primary Completion (Actual)

February 1, 2011

Study Completion (Actual)

October 1, 2012

Study Registration Dates

First Submitted

June 17, 2011

First Submitted That Met QC Criteria

June 17, 2011

First Posted (Estimate)

June 20, 2011

Study Record Updates

Last Update Posted (Estimate)

November 9, 2012

Last Update Submitted That Met QC Criteria

November 8, 2012

Last Verified

November 1, 2012

More Information

Terms related to this study

Keywords

Additional Relevant MeSH Terms

Other Study ID Numbers

  • M-20080129

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