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.
Summary written for real people, not researchers, by Clin2.
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.
Similar studies
Other trials that look related to this one.
This study looks at how the natural bacteria in your gut (microbiota) affect how your intestine adapts after surgery for short bowel syndrome. It aims to understand this process to potentially improve treatments for people with this condition.
This study looks at how a specific gut bacterium, Pilosibacter rotomagensis, affects inflammation in the intestine after surgery for Crohn's disease. Understanding this may help guide future treatments.
This study tests whether transplanting healthy gut bacteria into people who have had part of their colon removed can improve recovery. It may help prevent infections or other complications after surgery.
This trial looks at gut bacteria in people having surgery for pancreatic cancer. It aims to understand how these bacteria might affect recovery or treatment outcomes.
This study looks at how well you recover after major or intermediate surgery on your stomach, intestines, colon, or rectum. It measures your ability to do daily activities and how many days you spend at home (instead of the hospital) in the first 30 days after surgery.
This study is looking at how common and severe a condition called 'postoperative ileus' (temporary slowdown of the bowel) is after planned digestive tract surgeries. It will help doctors better understand and manage this complication.
Hear when a new Abdominal Surgery trial opens
We’ll email you when one opens — at most once a week, no account needed, unsubscribe anytime.