Fiber before surgery: could a diet change improve colon cancer outcomes?

NCT ID NCT06212817

First seen Jun 26, 2026 · Last updated Jun 27, 2026 · Updated 1 time

Summary

This study looks at whether it's possible to increase fiber intake in people with colorectal cancer before they have surgery. Researchers will compare personalized digital dietary advice, a dried vegetable product, and usual diet in 54 participants. The goal is to see if fiber intake changes and if it affects bowel habits and gut symptoms.

What this could mean

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

Active substance

dietary fiber (via personalized advice or dried vegetable product)

What this could lead to

If successful, this could show that boosting fiber before surgery is practical and may help with bowel function and symptoms.

What could go wrong

This is a small feasibility study, not designed to prove clinical benefit. Results may not change standard care.

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Conditions

The condition(s) this trial relates to.

colorectal cancer colorectal neoplasm Postoperative Complications

As listed by the trial registrant

The condition terms exactly as the trial's registrant entered them.

Contacts and locations

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Locations

  • Meander Medisch Centrum

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    Amersfoort, Utrecht, Netherlands

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  • Rijnstate

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    Arnhem, Gelderland, Netherlands

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  • Ziekenhuis Gelderse Vallei

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    Ede, Gelderland, Netherlands

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