Fluid balance before colorectal surgery
Part of Cancer, Digestive system clinical trials.
This study checks how giving extra fluids before colorectal surgery affects your body's fluid balance, using a simple, safe measurement called bioelectrical impedance. It may help improve your recovery after surgery.
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Who can take part
- You must be 18 years or older.
- You must be scheduled for a planned (not emergency) colon or rectal surgery at University Hospital of Split.
- Your kidneys must be working well, as shown by a recent blood test.
- You must be able to stand safely and complete a quick body composition measurement.
- You must not have heart failure, heart disease that makes extra fluids risky, or swelling (edema) that could interfere with the measurement.
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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