Berberine's effects on gut bacteria after polyp removal
Treatments studied
Part of Cancer, Digestive system clinical trials.
This study tests whether a natural supplement called berberine changes the bacteria in your gut. You'll be compared to healthy people without polyps to see if berberine helps prevent polyps from coming back.
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Who can take part
- Age 18–75 years
- Recent colonoscopy (within 6 months); either with polyp removal or no polyps found
- Able to provide stool and blood samples and medical history
- No recent antibiotics, probiotics, or prebiotics (within 1 month)
- No regular aspirin, NSAIDs, high-dose calcium, or vitamin D supplements
- No history of major stomach/bowel surgery or serious heart, liver, kidney, or cancer 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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