Gut health supplements after a heart attack
Treatments studied
Part of Heart & circulation clinical trials.
This trial tests whether taking a synbiotic supplement (a mix of probiotics and prebiotics) after a recent heart attack or unstable angina can help recovery by improving gut health. You may qualify if you had a heart attack or unstable angina within the last week.
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Who can take part
- You had a heart attack or unstable angina within the last week.
- You are able to give informed consent.
- You speak French or German well enough to follow instructions (or have help with translation).
- You are not taking antibiotics now or within the last 3 months.
- You are not currently taking probiotic or prebiotic supplements.
- You do not have severe liver or kidney disease, a weak immune system, or a life expectancy less than 1 year.
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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