Morning espresso may Kick-Start digestion after pancreatic surgery
NCT ID NCT04205058
First seen Jun 27, 2026 · Last updated Jun 27, 2026
Summary
This trial investigates whether drinking coffee after pancreatic surgery can help the bowel start working again sooner. About 200 adults who had open pancreatic surgery will receive either regular coffee, decaf coffee, or water twice a day. The main goal is to see how quickly they have their first bowel movement, with the hope that coffee may speed recovery.
What this could mean
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Active substance
caffeine
What this could lead to
If it works, this could offer a simple, low-cost way to speed up bowel recovery after pancreatic surgery.
What could go wrong
This is a single-center trial with 204 participants, so results may not apply to all patients. Coffee may not speed recovery more than water.
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Locations
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AOUI Verona
Verona, 37124, Italy