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

Not Applicable
Completed
Conditions
SCFA Metabolism
Registration Number
NCT02271802
Lead Sponsor
Maastricht University Medical Center
Brief Summary

In this placebo-controlled randomized parallel study the effects of a butyrate enema on plasma short-chain fatty acids (SCFA) concentrations and fluxes from portal drained viscera, liver and the splanchnic area are investigated

Detailed Description

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.

Recruitment & Eligibility

Status
COMPLETED
Sex
All
Target Recruitment
12
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

Study & Design

Study Type
INTERVENTIONAL
Study Design
PARALLEL
Primary Outcome Measures
NameTimeMethod
Plasma SCFAs0, 5, 15, 30 min after administration
Secondary Outcome Measures
NameTimeMethod

Trial Locations

Locations (1)

Maastricht University

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Maastricht, Netherlands

Maastricht University
🇳🇱Maastricht, Netherlands

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