At a glance
ClinicalIndex Comparison RecordPhase 3Completed· 891 enrolled
Drug / intervention
Diagnostic CT +1 moreradiation
Likely dose
Not stated in record
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Negative Appendectomy Rate Following Low-dose CT vs. Standard-dose CT
In Brief
A Phase 3 clinical trial evaluating Diagnostic CT for Appendicitis. Completed, enrolled 891 participants across 1 site.
Detailed Summary
The purpose of this study is to determine whether low-dose CT is not inferior to standard-dose CT in the rate of unnecessary appendectomy.
Study Details
Study Typeinterventional
Allocation--
Masking--
Primary Purpose--
ConditionsAppendicitis
CountriesSouth Korea
CollaboratorsGE Healthcare, National Research Foundation of Korea
Timeline
Phase 3CompletedFinished
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First PostedJun 2009
Enrollment StartSep 2009
Primary CompletionApr 2011
TodayJul 2026
First PostedJun 4, 2009
Enrollment StartSep 1, 2009
Primary CompletionApr 1, 2011
TodayJul 2, 2026
Enrollment to primary: 1.6 yearsPosted 17.1 years ago
Interventions
Diagnostic CTradiation
2 mSv in an average patient (Low-dose (1/4 to 1/5 of standard-dose))
Diagnostic CTradiation
8 mSv in an average patient (Standard-dose CT)