Nutrition before surgery for better recovery
This study tests whether a special nutrition drink with omega-3 fats, given before major abdominal surgery, helps improve recovery. It may help reduce complications and shorten hospital stay.
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Who can take part
- You are between 18 and 80 years old.
- You are having a planned major abdominal surgery that is expected to take 4 hours or less.
- You have been found to be malnourished or at high risk of malnutrition.
- You are willing to participate and sign a consent form.
- You do not have any serious health problems like severe high cholesterol, bleeding disorders, or liver or kidney failure.
- You are not pregnant, breastfeeding, or taking certain medications like steroids or thyroid drugs.
- You are not allergic to fish, eggs, soy, peanuts, or any of the study nutrition ingredients.
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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