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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Erciyes University
Melikgazi, Kayseri, Turkey (Türkiye)
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