The LAMA Trial: Laparoscopic Correction of Perforated Peptic Ulcer Versus Open Correction — LAMA  

Perforated Peptic Ulcer Clinical Trial

Official title: The LAMA Trial: Laparoscopic Correction of Perforated Peptic Ulcer Versus Open Correction by Upper Laparotomy

Status Completed

Clinical Trial Summary

This is a multicenter trial comparing laparoscopic correction of a perforated peptic ulcer with the open technique by upper laparotomy. Hypothesis is that after laparoscopic correction will be discharged 3 days sooner due to less postoperative pain and complications.

Clinical Trial Description

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Study Design

Allocation: Randomized, Endpoint Classification: Safety Study, Intervention Model: Parallel Assignment, Masking: Double Blind (Subject, Investigator), Primary Purpose: Treatment

Related Conditions & MeSH terms

• Peptic Ulcer
• Peptic Ulcer Perforation
• Perforated Peptic Ulcer
• Ulcer

• NCT number: NCT00745667
• Study type: Interventional
• Source: Erasme University Hospital
• Status: Completed
• Phase: N/A
• Start date: July 1999
• Completion date: January 2007