Early vs Conventional Enteral Nutrition After Uncomplicated Paediatric Open Appendectomy

Launched by SHAIKH ZAYED HOSPITAL, LAHORE · Jun 11, 2025

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ClinConnect Summary

This clinical trial is looking at how soon children can start eating after having surgery to remove their appendix (called an open appendectomy). The researchers want to find out if giving them food to eat within 6 hours after surgery, instead of waiting 24 hours, helps them recover faster and reduces any complications like nausea, vomiting, or stomach bloating. They will compare two groups of kids: one group will start eating sooner, while the other will wait longer, and they will see how this affects their hospital stay and overall recovery.

To participate in this study, children must be between 6 and 14 years old and have uncomplicated appendicitis (which means their appendix wasn’t broken or infected). They also need to be healthy overall and not have any other serious health issues. If they join the trial, families can expect regular check-ins during the hospital stay and a follow-up visit after they go home to see how the child is doing. This research could help doctors understand the best way to help children recover after appendix surgery.

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Eligibility criteria

• Inclusion Criteria:
• • Age 6-14years
• • Both male\& female
• • Uncomplicated appendicitis(no perforation/gangrene)
• • patients who underwent open appendectomy
• • ASA grade 1 only
• • willing to participate and follow up
• Exclusion Criteria:
• • Any underlying comorbidities or organ dysfunction for example renal,GI, respiratory, congenital heart disease
• • severe protein caloric malnourishment or obesity BMI\>25
• • any past surgical history related to gut
• • any associated malignancy
• • prolonged surgery(anesthesia time\>3hours)
• • complicated appendicitis (gangrene, perforation,intra-abdominal abscess)
• • post-op shock
• • ongoing infection
• • GI dysfunction such as gastroesophageal reflux disease/obstruction.