Prostaglandin-E Urinary Metabolite (PGE-M) as a Predictor of Acute Appendicitis in Children
Recruiting
Observational Study
Acute Appendicitis
Acute Appendicitis With Rupture
Abdominal Pain (AP)
No Placebo Group
Every participant receives an active treatment — no one gets a placebo.
Healthy Volunteers Welcome
You do not need to have the condition being studied to take part.
No Study Drug
Researchers observe your health over time — no experimental treatment is given.
At a Glance
- Age
- 5 – 17
- Sex
- Any
- Study type
- Observational
- Participants needed
- 100 (estimated)
- Sponsor
- KBC Split · Other
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About This Trial
Diagnosing acute appendicitis in children remains a clinical challenge, with delayed or incorrect diagnosis potentially leading to serious complications or unnecessary surgery. Prostaglandin E urinary metabolites (PGE-M) have been found elevated in various inflammatory conditions, but their diagnostic value in pediatric appendicitis is not well established. This study aims to assess the potential …
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Eligibility Criteria
Inclusion Criteria:
* children of age 5 -17 years with acute abdominal pain
* children with clinical signs of acute appendicitis
Exclusion Criteria:
* previous diagnosis of chronic and/or malignant disease
* children who had previous abdominal surgery
* pregnancy
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