The Comparison of Surgery and Medicine on the Impact of Diverticulitis (COSMID) study is a randomized trial of elective colectomy vs. best medical management for patients with quality of life limiting diverticulitis. The COSMID trial focuses on both patient-reported outcomes and clinical outcomes that matter to patients. The results are expected to establish an evidence-based approach to the care of millions of patients per year in the United States and help people impacted by this common condition make more informed treatment decisions.
