Gut bacteria may hold key to better heart surgery recovery

NCT ID NCT07497932

Recruiting now Knowledge-focused Sponsor: Fu Jen Catholic University Source: ClinicalTrials.gov ↗

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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Conditions

The condition(s) this trial relates to.

cardiovascular disorder

As listed by the trial registrant

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

CARDIOVASCULAR DISEASE CARDIOVASCULAR SURGERY

Contacts and locations

Locations

Fu Jen Catholic University Hospital, Fu Jen Catholic University
RECRUITING

New Taipei City, 24352, Taiwan

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