Arginine drink may cut surgery complications in malnourished patients
NCT ID NCT07506187
First seen Jun 27, 2026 · Last updated Jun 27, 2026
Summary
This study looked at whether a high-protein drink with added arginine can reduce problems like infections and slow bowel movement after colorectal surgery. It included 44 adults who were malnourished or at risk of malnutrition before their operation. Participants received either the arginine-enriched drink or a standard high-protein drink before surgery, and their recovery was tracked for 30 days.
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Study facts
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- Phase
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Not a phased trial
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- Participants
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44 people
The number who actually took part.
- Started
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Oct 2022
- Finished
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Jul 2025
- Lead sponsor
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Other sponsor
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- Ages
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18 years and older
- Sex
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Anyone
- Healthy volunteers
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Not accepted
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Inclusion Criteria: * Patients aged 18 years or over. * Patients due to undergo colorectal surgery. * Patients who are malnourished or at risk of malnutrition prior to surgery. Exclusion Criteria: * Limitations on oral intake (medical conditions, health status, etc.) or contraindications to oral administration. * Digestive intolerance or allergy to any of the product's components. * Emergency colorectal surgery.
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Conditions
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Contacts and locations
Locations
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Punta Europa University Hospital
Algeciras, Cadiz, 11207, Spain
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