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Effect of a Butyrate Enema on the Systemic Concentration of Short Chain Fatty Acids

Launched by MAASTRICHT UNIVERSITY MEDICAL CENTER · Oct 21, 2014

Trial Information

Current as of July 21, 2025

Completed

Keywords

Butyrate Interorgan Metabolism Short Chain Fatty Acids Gut Production

ClinConnect Summary

Patients undergoing upper abdominal surgery are included. During surgery they receive a butyrate enema or placebo enema. Before and after rectal administration, plasma samples are taken from several veins and arteries to analyse SCFA concentrations and fluxes from portal drained viscera, liver and the splanchnic area.

Gender

ALL

Eligibility criteria

  • Inclusion Criteria:
  • patients undergoing open liver resection or pancreaticoduodenectomy
  • Exclusion Criteria:
  • known parenchymal liver disease
  • presence of ileostomy or colostomy
  • patients with inflammatory bowel disease
  • antibiotics, prebiotics or probiotics 2 months prior to surgery

About Maastricht University Medical Center

Maastricht University Medical Center (MUMC+) is a leading academic medical center in the Netherlands, renowned for its commitment to advancing healthcare through innovative research and education. As a prominent sponsor of clinical trials, MUMC+ integrates cutting-edge scientific inquiry with clinical practice, focusing on a wide range of medical disciplines. The center emphasizes collaboration among multidisciplinary teams, fostering an environment that promotes excellence in patient care and the translation of research findings into clinical applications. MUMC+ is dedicated to improving health outcomes and enhancing quality of life through rigorous clinical investigations and the development of novel therapeutic strategies.

Locations

Maastricht, , Netherlands

Patients applied

0 patients applied

Trial Officials

CHC Dejong, MD, PhD

Principal Investigator

Maastricht University Medical Center

Timeline

First submit

Trial launched

Trial updated

Estimated completion

Not reported

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