Gut bacteria may speed healing after burst appendix surgery

NCT ID NCT06856434

First seen Apr 16, 2026 · Last updated Apr 25, 2026 · Updated 1 time

Summary

This study looks at whether giving a probiotic called Lactobacillus plantarum to adults after surgery for a burst appendix can lower inflammation, reduce pain, and shorten hospital stays. Fifty participants will be randomly assigned to receive the probiotic or a placebo. The goal is to see if this simple addition can improve recovery and reduce complications.

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Contacts and locations

Locations

  • Hasan Sadikin General Hospital

    Bandung, West Java, 40161, Indonesia

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