Arginine drink may cut surgery complications in malnourished patients

NCT ID NCT07506187

First seen Jun 27, 2026 ยท Last updated Jun 27, 2026

Summary

This study looked at whether a high-protein drink with added arginine can reduce problems like infections and slow bowel movement after colorectal surgery. It included 44 adults who were malnourished or at risk of malnutrition before their operation. Participants received either the arginine-enriched drink or a standard high-protein drink before surgery, and their recovery was tracked for 30 days.

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Conditions

The condition(s) this trial relates to.

colorectal cancer colorectal neoplasm disease Malnutrition nutritional deficiency disease

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The condition terms exactly as the trial's registrant entered them.

Contacts and locations

Locations

  • Punta Europa University Hospital

    Algeciras, Cadiz, 11207, Spain