Pre-surgery gut health supplement study for heart patients
Part of Heart & circulation clinical trials.
This trial tests whether taking a gut health supplement (WellBiome) for six weeks before heart surgery can improve recovery and save the NHS money. It compares the supplement to a placebo (a pill with no active medicine).
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Who can take part
- You are between 50 and 80 years old.
- Your body mass index (BMI) is between 25 and 40.
- Your waist measurement is more than 94 cm (men) or 88 cm (women).
- Your blood sugar level (HbA1c) is between 6.0 and 7.5.
- You have been taking the same dose of cholesterol and blood pressure medications for the last 3 months.
- You have not taken antibiotics in the last 3 months, and do not have active cancer or serious digestive issues.
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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