Guidelines for managing complicated acute diverticulitis in emergency settings
Surgical Italian Guide for the Management of Complicated Acute Diverticulitis in Emergency Setting (SIGMA-D). A Prospective Observational Multicenter Study on Behalf of the Italian Society of Colorectal Surgery (SICCR).
Societa Italiana di Chirurgia ColoRettale · NCT06344078
This study is collecting information from hospitals in Italy to see how different treatments for complicated acute diverticulitis affect recovery and complications over a year.
Quick facts
| Study type | Observational |
|---|---|
| Enrollment | 500 (estimated) |
| Ages | 18 Years to 120 Years |
| Sex | All |
| Sponsor | Societa Italiana di Chirurgia ColoRettale (network) |
| Locations | 1 site (Palermo) |
| Trial ID | NCT06344078 on ClinicalTrials.gov |
What this trial studies
This observational study aims to collect data from surgical units across Italy that perform emergency surgeries for complicated acute diverticulitis in 2024. It will gather information on various factors such as the classification of diverticulitis, timing of procedures, types of surgeries performed, and postoperative outcomes over a one-year follow-up period. The data will be collected through a database managed by the Italian Society of Colorectal Surgery, focusing on complication rates and mortality at one, six, and twelve months post-surgery.
Who should consider this trial
Good fit: Ideal candidates for this study are adults aged 18 and older who require surgical intervention for acute diverticulitis within 48 hours of diagnosis.
Not a fit: Patients who are under 18, receiving conservative treatment, or diagnosed with colorectal cancer will not benefit from this study.
Why it matters
Potential benefit: If successful, this study could improve surgical management and outcomes for patients with complicated acute diverticulitis.
How similar studies have performed: Other studies have shown success in improving surgical outcomes for diverticulitis, making this approach relevant and potentially impactful.
Eligibility criteria
Show full inclusion / exclusion criteria
Inclusion Criteria: * 18 yo or older * CT scan and WSES classification * surgical intervention within 48 hours for acute diverticulitis Exclusion Criteria: * underaged * conservative treatment for acute diverticulitis * other treatment * diagnosis of colorectal cancer at histology
Where this trial is running
Palermo
- Azienda ospedaliera universitaria paolo giaccone — Palermo, Italy (RECRUITING)
How to participate
- Review the eligibility criteria above with your treating physician.
- Visit the official trial page on ClinicalTrials.gov for the most current contact information and recruitment status.
- Contact the listed study coordinator or principal investigator to request pre-screening. Pre-screening is free and never obligates you to enroll.
Conditions: Acute Diverticulitis, Stoma Colostomy, Stoma Ileostomy