Gut bacteria may help pancreatic surgery recovery

NCT ID NCT07422103

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

Summary

This study tests whether a probiotic called Clostridium butyricum CBM588 can reduce diarrhea and improve quality of life in people who have had their pancreas removed due to cancer or other growths. About 158 patients will take either the probiotic or a placebo for three months after surgery. The main goal is to see if it reduces daily bowel movements.

What this could mean

Our plain-language read of the trial. This is informational only — not medical advice or a prediction.

Active substance
Clostridium butyricum CBM588 (a probiotic)
What this could lead to
If it works, this probiotic could become a simple, safe way to ease diarrhea and improve gut health after pancreatic surgery.
What could go wrong
This is an early-stage trial with no phase designation, so results are uncertain. The probiotic may not improve symptoms more than a placebo.

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Conditions

The condition(s) this trial relates to.

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Contacts and locations

Locations

  • Ospedale Pederzoli

    Peschiera del Garda, Verona, 37019, Italy

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