N/A
Completed N=21
Magnetic Resonance Imaging (MRI) of Appendicitis in Children
Source: ClinicalTrials.gov NCT00723788 ↗Enrolled (actual)
21
Serious AEs
0.0%
Results posted
Nov 2014
Primary outcomePrimary: Diagnostic Sensitivity/Specificity and Accuracy of Appendiceal MRI Comparedsurgical Findings or Clinical Follow-up — 13; 17; 4; 19 participants
Summary
Study to find out if MRI can diagnose appendicitis in children as well as or better than CT scan and/or ultrasound scan performed at the same time. No additional contrast material or sedation will be used to perform the MRI.
Outcome Measures
| Outcome | Result | p-value |
|---|---|---|
| PRIMARY Diagnostic Sensitivity/Specificity and Accuracy of Appendiceal MRI Comparedsurgical Findings or Clinical Follow-up |
13; 17; 4; 19; 20; 7 | — |
Eligibility Criteria
Inclusion Criteria
- Age 8-18 years, referred from emergency department for suspected appendicitis and receiving either CT scan or ultrasound of the abdomen for diagnosis
Exclusion Criteria
- Failure to pass MRI metal screening. Claustrophobia or need for sedation due to inability to hold still.
Data sourced from ClinicalTrials.gov (NCT00723788). Outcome figures and adverse-event rates are extracted automatically from the registry's posted results and are provided for clinician reference, not as a substitute for the primary publication. Informational only — not medical advice.