Zinc supplements before and after colon surgery in children
Part of Digestive system clinical trials.
This study is testing whether giving children zinc supplements around the time of colon surgery helps them recover faster and have fewer problems. It may help their body heal better after the operation.
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Who can take part
- Your child must be between 1 month and 18 years old.
- Your child is scheduled for colon surgery (such as for Hirschsprung's disease or other conditions) where the colon is removed and reconnected.
- The surgery must be planned or semi-urgent, not an emergency.
- You and your child must be able to attend follow-up visits.
- Your child must not have low zinc levels in the blood before surgery.
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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