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NCT Number: NCT07689123

Evaluating the Outcome of Surgical Clip Versus Ligatures in Securing Base of Appendix in Laparoscopic Appendicectomy.

The goal of this clinical trial is to evaluate the outcome of using surgical clip versus ligature to secure the base of appendix during laparoscopic appendicectomy. The main questions it aims to answer are to compare the post op complications. Compare the length of hospital stay and to compare the impact of cost.

Researches will compare the use of surgical clip versus a suture ligature. Participants whom agreed to participate will be randomly assigned into group either using surgical clip or suture ligature to be used during the surgery. Vitis outpatient clinic after 1 month for follow up.

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Key information

Conditions

Appendicitis (Diagnosis) Appendicitis Cecal Diseases Digestive System Diseases Disease Gastroenteritis Gastrointestinal Diseases Infections Intestinal Diseases Intraabdominal Infections Pathologic Processes Pathological Conditions, Signs and Symptoms

Age range

18 year and older

Sex eligibility

All sexes

Study type

Interventional

Phase

Not applicable

Primary location

Hospital Seberang Jaya

Seberang Jaya, Pulau Pinang, 13700, Malaysia

Who can participate

Healthy volunteers accepted: No

Only the study team can determine whether someone qualifies for participation.

Inclusion criteria

  • Age >18 years old
  • Both genders
  • Planned for laparoscopic appendicectomy

Exclusion criteria

  • Patient not consented
  • Appendix perforated at base or unhealthy appendix base
  • Conversion to open appendicectomy
  • Diagnosed with other pathology intra-operatively
  • Pregnant patients

Treatment and study plan

single polymeric clip (XXL Click'aV Plus, Grena)

Device

single polymeric clip (XXL Click'aV Plus, Grena)

suture ligature

Device

2 suture ligatures will be used to secure base of appendic

Primary outcomes

  1. To compare the post operative complications

    Time frame: up to 1 month post op

    Post operative complications monitored with the use of Clavein Dindo classification

Secondary outcomes

  1. Length of stay

    Time frame: 1 month

    Length of hospital stay post operative

  2. Cost

    Time frame: 1 month

    to compare impact of cost

Sponsors and collaborators

Lead sponsor

Universiti Sains Malaysia

Other

Registry information

Official study title

Evaluating the Outcome of Surgical Clip Versus Ligatures in Securing Base of Appendix in Laparoscopic Appendicectomy. A Randomized Controlled Single Blinded Study

Acronym: OSCVL

Important dates

Study start
2025
Primary completion
2026
Study completion
2026
First posted
Jul 8, 2026
Registry last updated
Jul 8, 2026

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This listing is for discovery and informational purposes only. It is not medical advice, does not guarantee that a study is recruiting, and does not determine eligibility. Contact the study team and a qualified healthcare professional when considering participation.

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