Gut cleanse may cloud the mind: new study probes link

NCT ID NCT05942404

First seen Mar 16, 2026 · Last updated May 13, 2026 · Updated 10 times

Summary

This study looked at whether cleaning the bowel before colorectal surgery affects brain function. Researchers measured certain brain-related proteins in the blood and tested memory and thinking in 84 patients before and after surgery. The goal was to understand if bowel cleansing might contribute to postoperative cognitive problems.

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Contacts and locations

Locations

  • Erciyes University

    Melikgazi, Kayseri, Turkey (Türkiye)

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