Management of Diverticulitis in the Emergency Department

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.

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Key information

Conditions

Diverticulitis Digestive System Diseases Diverticular Diseases Gastroenteritis Gastrointestinal Diseases

Age range

18 year and older

Sex eligibility

All sexes

Study type

Observational

Primary location

Olive View-UCLA Medical Center

Sylmar, California, 93142, United States

Who can participate

Healthy volunteers accepted: No

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

Inclusion criteria

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)

Exclusion criteria

None

Treatment and study plan

Primary outcomes

Rates of hospital admission

Time frame: Day 1

Rates of hospital admission from the emergency department among patients being treated for acute diverticulitis will be determined. In addition, factors associated with hospital admission will be examined.
Rate of Imaging

Time frame: Day 1

The rate of imaging performed in the emergency department among patients treated for acute diverticulitis will be determined. Factors associated with imaging will also be examined.

Sponsors and collaborators

Lead sponsor

Olive View-UCLA Education & Research Institute

Other

Collaborators

Centers for Disease Control and Prevention

Registry information

Important dates

Study start: 2019
Primary completion: 2022
Study completion: 2023
First posted: Aug 2, 2019
Registry last updated: May 3, 2023

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