Nutritional effects in heart surgery
Part of Heart & circulation clinical trials.
This trial looks at whether adding a probiotic supplement before cardiovascular surgery can improve recovery. It studies the link between nutrition, gut health, and surgical outcomes.
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Who can take part
- You are scheduled for heart or blood vessel surgery
- You have had the usual pre-surgery tests (like blood work and scans)
- You agree to take a probiotic supplement if assigned
- You have not taken antibiotics or probiotics in the last 4 weeks
- You do not have a major stomach or bowel disease
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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