Probiotic study for people having pancreas surgery
Part of Cancer, Digestive system, Hormones & metabolism clinical trials.
This trial tests whether taking a probiotic (a helpful bacteria) before and after surgery to remove part of the pancreas can improve recovery. It is for people who are having this surgery and have not had chemotherapy or radiation beforehand.
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Who can take part
- You are 18 years or older
- You are scheduled for a pancreaticoduodenectomy (surgery to remove part of the pancreas and small intestine)
- You have not had chemotherapy or radiation before your surgery
- You have a growth (benign or cancerous) in the area around the pancreas
- You do not have lactose intolerance
- You have not taken the probiotic Clostridium butyricum before
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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