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Can a mediterranean diet speed up Post-Surgery bowel recovery?

NCT ID NCT07808281

Knowledge-focused Sponsor: Bahçeşehir University Source: ClinicalTrials.gov ↗

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First seen Sep 08, 2026 · Last updated Sep 09, 2026 · Updated 1 time

Summary

This study follows 110 adults having elective laparoscopic gallbladder surgery to see if eating a Mediterranean diet beforehand is linked to faster bowel recovery after the operation. Researchers measure diet adherence with a questionnaire and then track when bowel sounds, gas, and first bowel movement return. The goal is to understand whether preoperative diet patterns influence gastrointestinal recovery and hospital discharge timing.

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Active substance
Mediterranean diet adherence (measured by MEDAS score)
What this could lead to
If a link is found, it could support dietary guidance before surgery to help bowels recover faster and shorten hospital stays.
What could go wrong
This is an observational study, so it can show a link but not prove cause and effect. Other factors like overall health or surgery type could influence the results.

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Study facts

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Participants

110 people

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Started

Jan 2026

Finished

May 2026

Lead sponsor

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Who can take part

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Who is studied

The study population consisted of adults undergoing elective laparoscopic cholecystectomy at the General Surgery Clinic of İnönü University Faculty of Medicine Hospital. Participants were enrolled prospectively between February and April 2026. Preoperative nutritional status and adherence to the Mediterranean diet were assessed before surgery, and postoperative bowel motility outcomes were prospectively monitored during hospitalization.

Ages

18 to 70 years

Sex

Anyone

Healthy volunteers

Not accepted

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Inclusion Criteria: * Adults aged 18 years or older and younger than 70 years. * Scheduled to undergo elective laparoscopic cholecystectomy. * Able to provide written informed consent. * Able to complete the preoperative Food Frequency Questionnaire (FFQ) and 3-day dietary record. * Able to complete all study assessments and postoperative follow-up. Exclusion Criteria: * Cesarean section (obstetric surgery). * Emergency abdominal surgery. * Structural bowel obstruction following bowel resection or presence of a temporary ileostomy or colostomy. * Active inflammatory bowel disease (Crohn's disease or ulcerative colitis) during the preoperative period. * Impaired consciousness or inability to provide informed consent. * Pregnancy. * Previous bowel surgery within the last 3 months. * Short bowel syndrome or conditions requiring chronic parenteral nutrition. * Severe systemic disease.

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Conditions

The condition(s) this trial relates to.

intestinal motility disease paralytic ileus

As listed by the trial registrant

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Gastrointestinal motility disorder Post abdominal surgery Postoperative ileus

Contacts and locations

Locations

  • Bahcesehir University

    Istanbul, Turkey (Türkiye)

  • İnönü University Faculty of Medicine Hospital

    Malatya, Turkey (Türkiye)

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