Heart surgery patients may find pain relief in common supplements

NCT ID NCT07144033

First seen Nov 01, 2025 · Last updated Apr 24, 2026 · Updated 21 times

Summary

This study tests whether taking two natural supplements—butyrate and taurine—can prevent chronic pain after heart surgery. About 216 adults having open-heart surgery will take the supplements or a placebo daily for three months. The goal is to see if this simple approach reduces long-term pain and improves recovery.

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Contacts and locations

Study contacts

  • Contact

    Phone: •••-•••-•••• Email: •••••@•••••

Locations

  • Prince of Wales Hospital

    Hong Kong, Hong Kong

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