Study to Find effectiveness of chromic catgut endoloop and comparing with Coated Vicryl endoloop for the procedure of laparoscopic appendicectomy

Effects in usage of Chromic catgut endoloop in comparison to Coated Vicryl endoloop in Laparoscopic appendicectomy in Adults - A Randomised controlled trial - NIL

Status

Active, not recruiting

Phases

Phase 4

Study type

Interventional

Source

CTRI

Registry ID

CTRI/2026/01/100363

Enrollment

Registered

2026-01-05

Start date

Unknown

Completion date

Unknown

Last updated

2026-02-02

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Conditions

Health Condition 1: K353- Acute appendicitis with localizedperitonitis

Interventions

Intervention1: Laparoscopic Appendicectomy: Surgical intervention of Patient s presenting with Acute appendicitis where Coated Vicryl endoloop is applied Control Intervention1: Laparoscopic Appendicec

Eligibility

Inclusion criteria

Inclusion criteria: 1. Patients between 18 to 60 years of age 2. Patients who are Clinically and radiologically diagnosed as uncomplicated appendicitis 3. Patients who are undergoing Elective and Interval appendicectomy

Exclusion criteria

Exclusion criteria: 1. Intraoperatively if needed to convert from Laparoscopic to open procedure 2. Complicated / Perforated appendicitis 3. Uncontrolled diabetes 4. Severe anemia and Hypoproteinemia 5. Immunocompromised patients 6. Malignancy 7. Local irradiation

Design outcomes

Primary

Measure	Time frame
Incidence of postoperative intra-abdominal complications within 30 days, including: o Appendiceal stump leak o Intra-abdominal abscess formation o Peritonitis o Surgical site infection (SSI) Timepoint: Incidence of postoperative intra-abdominal complications within 30 days, including: o Appendiceal stump leak o Intra-abdominal abscess formation o Peritonitis o Surgical site infection (SSI)	—

Secondary

Measure	Time frame
1. Operative Time o Time taken specifically for appendiceal stump closure. o Total duration of surgery (skin incision to skin closure). 2. Postoperative Pain o Measured using the Visual Analog Scale (VAS) at 6, 12, 24, & 48 hours postoperatively. 3. Length of Hospital Stay o Duration from surgery to discharge in days. 4. Return to Normal Activity o Number of days taken for the patient to resume normal daily activities. 5. Cost Analysis o Comparison of cost related to the suture material & total hospital expenditure. 6. Wound Healing & SSI o Evaluated clinically using CDC criteria for surgical site infections. 7. Need for Re-intervention or Readmission o Within 30 days postoperatively. Timepoint: 6 weeks, 10 weeks, 14 weeks	—

Measure

Time frame

1. Operative Time o Time taken specifically for appendiceal stump closure. o Total duration of surgery (skin incision to skin closure). 2. Postoperative Pain o Measured using the Visual Analog Scale (VAS) at 6, 12, 24, & 48 hours postoperatively. 3. Length of Hospital Stay o Duration from surgery to discharge in days. 4. Return to Normal Activity o Number of days taken for the patient to resume normal daily activities. 5. Cost Analysis o Comparison of cost related to the suture material & total hospital expenditure. 6. Wound Healing & SSI o Evaluated clinically using CDC criteria for surgical site infections. 7. Need for Re-intervention or Readmission o Within 30 days postoperatively. Timepoint: 6 weeks, 10 weeks, 14 weeks

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Countries

India

Contacts

Public ContactDr Vignesh T

Aarupadai Veedu Medical College and Hospital

thiruvalluvanvignesh8@gmail.com9488117757

Outcome results

None listed

Source: CTRI (via WHO ICTRP) · Data processed: Feb 7, 2026