Pre-Surgical Immunonutrition's Effect on Colorectal Surgery

Launched by INSTITUTO NACIONAL DE CIENCIAS MEDICAS Y NUTRICION SALVADOR ZUBIRAN · Mar 12, 2025

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This clinical trial is studying how a special nutritional drink, called immunonutrition, can help patients who are about to have colorectal surgery. The researchers want to see if taking this drink for a week before surgery can improve certain levels in the blood compared to a different, but similar drink. By doing this, they hope to understand how these drinks might help patients recover better after surgery.

To participate in the trial, you need to be over 18 years old and scheduled for elective colorectal surgery, which involves removing part of the intestine and reconnecting it. You should also be willing to drink the study supplement daily for seven days leading up to your surgery. It’s important to note that if you have certain health conditions, like chronic kidney disease or liver problems, or if you have allergies to milk or soy, you may not be eligible to join. During the study, your health will be monitored, and you’ll have a couple of assessments to help the researchers track how you’re doing.

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Eligibility criteria

• Inclusion Criteria:
• • Both sexes
• • Over 18 years of age
• • Scheduled for elective colorectal surgery (Resection and intestinal reconnection)
• • Obtaining patient consent
• Exclusion Criteria:
• • Consumption of nutritional supplements during the 2 weeks prior to patient enrollment
• • Consumption of additional nutritional supplements during the 7 days corresponding to the study intervention period
• • Patients diagnosed with chronic kidney disease
• • Patients diagnosed with hepatic cirrhosis
• • Documented allergy to any of the ingredients in the formulas under evaluation (milk and/or soy).