Probiotics before C-Section may speed up bowel recovery
NCT ID NCT06347770
First seen Jun 27, 2026 · Last updated Jun 27, 2026
Summary
This study tests whether taking probiotics for a week before a planned C-section helps the gut recover faster after surgery. About 404 pregnant women will be randomly assigned to receive either probiotics or a placebo. The main goal is to see how quickly they pass gas and have their first bowel movement after delivery.
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Contacts and locations
Locations
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The first affiliated hospital of Jinan University
RECRUITINGGuangzhou, Guangdong, 510000, China
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The third affiliated hospital of Sun Yat sen University
RECRUITINGGuangzhou, Guangdong, 510000, China
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