Appendicitis clinical trials at UCSF
1 research study open to eligible people
Appendicitis is an inflammation of the appendix that causes lower belly pain. UCSF is studying short-course versus longer post-surgery antibiotics to measure safety and effectiveness. The trials record infection rates, healing time, and hospital stays.
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Complex And Simple Appendicitis: REstrictive or Liberal Post-operative Antibiotic eXposure - UCSF
open to eligible people ages 18 years and up
The purpose of this study is to demonstrate the safety, efficacy, and feasibility of short-course post-operative antibiotic treatment for simple and complicated appendicitis
San Francisco, California
Our lead scientists for Appendicitis research studies include Lucy Kornblith, MD.
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