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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