Gut bacteria may hold key to better heart surgery recovery
NCT ID NCT07497932
First seen Jun 24, 2026 · Last updated Jun 27, 2026 · Updated 1 time
Summary
This study is testing whether giving probiotics after heart surgery can improve recovery by changing the bacteria in the gut. Researchers will measure certain chemicals in the blood that come from gut bacteria. The trial involves 30 adults scheduled for heart surgery, who will receive either a probiotic or a placebo alongside standard care.
What this could mean
Our plain-language read of the trial. This is informational only — not medical advice or a prediction.
Active substance
probiotic supplementation
What this could lead to
If it works, this could point toward a simple way to improve recovery after heart surgery by supporting gut health.
What could go wrong
This is a very small, early-stage study focused on measuring changes in the body, not on proving a treatment works. The results may not lead to any new recommendations.
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Fu Jen Catholic University Hospital, Fu Jen Catholic University
RECRUITINGNew Taipei City, 24352, Taiwan
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