Probiotics after colorectal cancer surgery
Part of Cancer, Digestive system clinical trials.
This trial tests if taking probiotics (healthy bacteria) before and after surgery can help your bowels start working again sooner. It's for people having planned colorectal cancer surgery.
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Who can take part
- You are having planned (not emergency) surgery for colorectal cancer.
- You are between 21 and 99 years old.
- You are willing to take a nutritional supplement by mouth.
- You are on an early recovery after surgery (ERAS) program.
- You are not taking probiotics or antibiotics now (or within the last 7 days).
Quick eligibility check
Answer a few plain-language questions, based on this study's own requirements, to get a preliminary sense of fit.
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