Probiotics and gut health during antibiotic use after minor orthopedic surgery
Part of Infections clinical trials.
This study looks at whether taking probiotics alongside antibiotics before and after surgery can help keep your gut bacteria healthy. It is for healthy adults having minor orthopedic surgery, like carpal tunnel or knee arthroscopy.
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Who can take part
- You must be between 18 and 65 years old.
- You are scheduled for a low-risk orthopedic surgery: carpal tunnel release, A1 pulley release, or knee arthroscopy.
- You have not had an infection or taken antibiotics in the last 12 weeks.
- You have not taken probiotics, vitamins, or herbal supplements regularly in the last 4 weeks.
- You do not have chronic gut diseases, autoimmune diseases, or other conditions that increase infection risk.
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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