Could a regular diet after colon surgery be better than a Low-Fiber one?

NCT ID NCT07540845

Recruiting now Knowledge-focused Sponsor: Weill Medical College of Cornell University Source: ClinicalTrials.gov ↗

First seen Jun 24, 2026 · Last updated Jun 27, 2026 · Updated 1 time

Summary

This pilot study is testing whether letting people eat their regular diet right after colon surgery is safe and can improve their quality of life. Ten adults scheduled for colon removal will be followed for 30 days. The goal is to see if simplifying diet advice is feasible and doesn't lead to more hospital readmissions or complications.

What this could mean

Our plain-language read of the trial. This is informational only — not medical advice or a prediction.

Active substance: Regular diet post-operatively
What this could lead to: If successful, this could show that a regular diet after colon surgery is safe and may improve patient quality of life.
What could go wrong: This is a very small pilot study with only 10 participants, so results may not apply to everyone. It is early-stage and primarily tests feasibility, not effectiveness.

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Conditions

The condition(s) this trial relates to.

colorectal cancer Feeding Behavior

As listed by the trial registrant

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

COLORECTAL DIET HABITS POST-OPERATIVE CARE SURGERY

Contacts and locations

Locations

Weill Cornell Medicine-Section of Colon and Rectal Surgery
RECRUITING

New York, New York, 10021, United States

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