Prebiotic supplement before colorectal cancer surgery
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This trial tests if taking a postbiotic supplement before surgery for colorectal cancer can improve recovery. It may help patients with adenocarcinoma of the large intestine prepare for their operation.
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Who can take part
- You have been diagnosed with adenocarcinoma, a type of colorectal cancer.
- You are 18 years or older.
- You agree to take part and sign a consent form.
- Your surgery is planned in advance, not as an emergency.
- You are not having a special procedure called cytoreductive surgery with heated chemotherapy.
- Your surgery is for a first-time tumor, not a cancer that has come back.
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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