Finding infection signs after abdominal cancer surgery
Part of Cancer, Digestive system, Infections clinical trials.
This study looks for ways to better predict and catch infections after major abdominal cancer surgery. If you are having surgery for certain cancers (esophagus, stomach, pancreas, liver, bile ducts, colon, or rectum), the researchers will check your blood and other samples for early signs of infection so they can start treatment sooner.
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Who can take part
- You are scheduled for a major abdominal surgery to remove cancer from your esophagus, stomach, pancreas, liver, bile ducts, colon, or rectum.
- You are willing to take part in the study.
- You are 18 years old or older.
- You are not pregnant.
- You have not had previous surgery on your digestive tract (except appendix or gallbladder removal).
- You have not taken antibiotics in the last month, and you do not have chronic inflammatory bowel disease or recent serious intestinal infections.
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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