Gut bacteria study after intestinal surgery
Part of Digestive system clinical trials.
This study looks at how gut bacteria change after surgery to reconnect the intestines (anastomosis). It may help doctors understand complications and improve recovery.
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Who can take part
- You have had surgery to reconnect your intestines.
- You are 18 or older and in good overall health.
- You are willing to sign a consent form and come for follow-up visits.
- Your surgery was planned (not an emergency).
- You have not had a recent infection in your belly or a wound breakdown.
- You are not taking antibiotics now or in the last 3 months.
- You are not pregnant or breastfeeding.
- You do not have a severely weakened immune system.
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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