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Could a simple mineral boost recovery after pediatric colon surgery?

NCT ID NCT07760493

Disease control Sponsor: Alexandria University Source: ClinicalTrials.gov ↗

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First seen Aug 12, 2026 · Last updated Aug 13, 2026 · Updated 1 time

Summary

This trial tests whether giving zinc supplements before and after colonic surgery in children can help protect the gut lining and reduce inflammation. Children aged 1 month to 18 years undergoing colonic surgery with anastomosis will be randomly assigned to receive either routine care plus zinc or routine care alone. Researchers will measure blood markers of inflammation and zinc levels, as well as clinical outcomes like wound healing, time to full feeding, and hospital stay length.

What this could mean

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Active substance
Perioperative zinc supplementation (oral zinc given before and after surgery)
What this could lead to
If zinc helps, it could become a simple, low-cost way to improve recovery and reduce complications in children after colonic surgery.
What could go wrong
This is a small, early-stage trial, and zinc may not significantly improve outcomes. There is also a risk of side effects or that results may not apply to all children.

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Study facts

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Phase

Not a phased trial

Phase numbers describe drug development. The registry uses this when they do not apply, as it does for trials of devices, procedures or behaviour changes, and for observational studies.

Participants

About 66 people

The number the study aims to enrol. It can still change while the study runs.

Started

Jun 2026

Expected to finish

Feb 2028

An estimate. End dates often move.

Lead sponsor

Other sponsor

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Who can take part

This study's own entry requirements. Only the study team can say for certain whether you qualify.

Ages

1 month to 18 years

Sex

Anyone

Healthy volunteers

Not accepted

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Inclusion Criteria: * Age: 1 month to 18 years. * Undergoing elective or semi urgent colonic surgery with anastomosis (e.g., Hirschsprung's disease, anorectal malformations, colonic atresia, colonic resection, closure of colostomy). * Parent/guardian able to give informed consent and agree to follow-up. Exclusion Criteria: * Preoperative serum zinc deficiency * Development of major postoperative surgical complications that would interfere with the intervention or outcome assessment. * Known severe renal impairment (eGFR below local pediatric threshold). * Known severe hepatic failure. * Current participation in another interventional trial that would interfere with outcomes. * Immunodeficiency (primary or secondary) or neutropenia (because of atypical healing responses). * Neonates \<1 month old (due to safety and dosing differences).

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Conditions

The condition(s) this trial relates to.

colonic atresia Hirschsprung disease imperforate anus

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Colonic surgery

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Locations

  • Nile of Hope Hospital

    Alexandria, Alexandria Governorate, 21539, Egypt

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