Management of Diverticulitis in the Emergency Department

Completed

Conditions studied: Diverticulitis

In brief

This study aims to describe current treatment practices in the US for managing acute uncomplicated diverticulitis. In addition, we will identify clinical factors associated with the decision to discharge versus hospitalize patients with uncomplicated diverticulitis with the goal of informing clinical decision-making and providing a foundation for diagnostic algorithms to guide clinical practice.

Key facts

Study ID

NCT04043988

Run by

Olive View-UCLA Education & Research Institute

People needed

718

Starts

2019-04-18

Expected to finish

2023-04-30

Last updated by the study team

2023-05-03

Who can join

Age: 18 and older. Sex: any. Healthy volunteers: not accepted.

You may qualify if…

• Age ≥18 years
• Emergency department presumptive or confirmed final diagnosis of acute diverticulitis
• Verbal or written consent provided in English (or Spanish depending on study site)

You may not qualify if…

• None

Where it is running

• Olive View-UCLA Medical Center — Sylmar, California, United States

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