Regular Diet After Colorectal Surgery

Trial statusRecruiting
Trial phaseNot applicable
Trial typeInterventional
Biological sexAll
Age18+
SponsorWeill Medical College of Cornell University

About this trial

The goal of this pilot study is to assess the safety and feasibility of regular diet after surgical removal of the colon. The study will enroll patients preoperatively, prior to colon surgery, and will follow participants for up to 30 days. The study hypothesizes that simplifying nutritional recommendations is safe and may improve quality of life.

Eligibility criteria

Qualifiers

Male or female ≥ 18 years of age

Scheduled to undergo colorectal resection

Disqualifiers

Patients with bowel obstructions

Patients below the age of 18

Trial design

Treatments tested in this trial

  • Regular Diet Post-Operatively
  • Historical Cohort: Low-Fiber Diet

Treatment groups

10 Participants
are divided into 2 treatment groups