Bowel Function/QoL After Elective Sigmoidectomy vs. Conservative Management for Recurrent Uncomplicated Diverticulitis
Recruiting
Observational Study
Diverticulitis of Sigmoid
No Placebo Group
Every participant receives an active treatment — no one gets a placebo.
No Study Drug
Researchers observe your health over time — no experimental treatment is given.
At a Glance
- Age
- 18 and older
- Sex
- Any
- Study type
- Observational
- Participants needed
- 252 (estimated)
- Sponsor
- University Hospital, Basel, Switzerland · Other
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About This Trial
The decision to perform a surgical intervention or not after recovery from repeated uncomplicated episodes of acute diverticulitis remains controversial and the literature shows different conflicting approaches based on low-quality evidence.The goal of this trial is to achieve a better understanding of the impact of surgery on bowel function and QoL in patients with recurrent uncomplicated sigmoid…
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Eligibility Criteria
Inclusion Criteria:
* Patients with recurrent uncomplicated diverticulitis and surgical indication for sigmoid resection
* Patients with recurrent uncomplicated diverticulitis and non-surgical indication for conservative management
* Confirmation of at least one episode of acute uncomplicated diver…
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