Simple supplement before surgery may cut complication risk in colorectal cancer patients

NCT ID NCT07268846

First seen Jan 07, 2026 · Last updated May 02, 2026 · Updated 18 times

Summary

This study tests whether taking a postbiotic supplement for 7 days before colorectal cancer surgery can lower the chance of complications like infections or other problems within 30 days after surgery. About 164 adults with colon cancer will be randomly assigned to receive either the supplement or a placebo. The goal is to see if this simple addition to pre-surgery care improves recovery.

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Contacts and locations

Study contacts

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Locations

  • A.C.Camargo Cancer Center

    RECRUITING

    São Paulo, São Paulo, 01509-010, Brazil

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