Fish oil before surgery may cut complications for constipation patients

NCT ID NCT07470892

First seen Jun 25, 2026 · Last updated Jun 27, 2026 · Updated 1 time

Summary

This study looks at whether giving fish oil nutrition before colon surgery helps patients with constipation recover better. About 306 adults will either get fish oil before surgery or only after. Researchers will compare complication rates, recovery, and quality of life. The goal is to find the best timing for this nutritional support.

What this could mean

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

Active substance

fish oil-containing parenteral nutrition

What this could lead to

If successful, this could show that starting fish oil nutrition before surgery reduces complications and speeds recovery for patients with constipation.

What could go wrong

This is an observational study, not a controlled trial, so results may be less reliable. It is also early-stage and may not prove a clear benefit.

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Conditions

The condition(s) this trial relates to.

constipation disorder megacolon

As listed by the trial registrant

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