TU-100 to help the gut recover after major abdominal surgery
This trial tests whether a herbal medicine called TU-100 can help your bowels work normally again more quickly after a major surgery on your bladder or abdomen. If you are having one of these specific surgeries, this study may help you recover faster.
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Who can take part
- You must be 18 years or older.
- You must be having a radical cystectomy (removal of the bladder) or a complex abdominal wall repair with mesh.
- Your body mass index (BMI) must be 40 or lower.
- You must not have a bowel blockage or a history of certain stomach or bowel surgeries like colostomy or ileostomy.
- You must be willing to use effective birth control if you or your partner can become pregnant.
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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