Spirulina: a superfood shield for liver surgery patients?
NCT ID NCT07263217
First seen Jun 27, 2026 · Last updated Jun 27, 2026
Summary
This study tests whether taking spirulina tablets before and after liver surgery can protect the liver and help it recover faster. Thirty adults with bile duct cancer will take either spirulina or a placebo for three weeks before and three weeks after surgery. Researchers will measure liver function, inflammation, and side effects to see if spirulina offers any benefit.
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Conditions
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The Second Affiliated Hospital of Zhejiang University
RECRUITINGHangzhou, China
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