Description Module
The Description Module contains narrative descriptions of the clinical trial, including a brief summary and detailed description. These descriptions provide important information about the study's purpose, methodology, and key details in language accessible to both researchers and the general public.
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Description Module
Ignite Creation Date:
2025-12-24 @ 5:02 PM
Ignite Modification Date:
2025-12-24 @ 5:02 PM
NCT ID:
NCT01515150
Brief Summary:
Previous multicentre study NCT 01008488 indicates that a patient with CT-proven uncomplicated diverticulitis has a very low risk (1.4%) of developing severe complications such as perforations or abscesses. The question is whether or not hospitalization is necessary, and if patients in that case could return home without antibiotics.
The purpose of this study is to evaluate if out-patients managements in uncomplicated colonic diverticulitis is possible without readmission or complications.
Detailed Description:
At the emergency room all patients with computed tomography verified acute uncomplicated diverticulitis will be asked about participation in the study. If They accept the participation, They will be send home with pain relief medicine. Every morning a nurse from our colorectal unit call the patient asking about the condition. The patients will have a visit at the surgery unit within 10 days.
Study:
NCT01515150
Study Brief:
Protocol Section:
NCT01515150