TerminatedNot Applicable

Use of Beetroot Juice to Protect Against Postoperative Ileus (POI) Following Colorectal Surgery: a Pilot Study.

Stopped: The pilot study was set up to assess whether the used dosing regimen of beetroot juice demonstrated to reach the therapeutic objective. The study was terminated early, as the deadline for the grant application for a larger study was approaching.

Belgium12 participantsStarted 2018-01-15

Plain-language summary

The BEET IT study investigates the possible protective effect of beetroot juice on POI following colorectal surgery in (partially) blinded single-center phase 2 randomized trial (pilot study).

Who can participate

Age range

18 Years – 95 Years

Sex

ALL

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Inclusion Criteria: • All patients undergoing colonic or upper rectum laparoscopic surgery. Exclusion Criteria: * Pregnancy or breast feeding * Psychiatric pathology capable of affecting comprehension and judgment faculty * History of metastatic disease * History of prior abdominal bowel surgery * Abdominal radiation treatment * Chronic constipation (defined as two or fewer bowel movements per week) * Gut motility influencing agents (e.g. tricyclic antidepressants, chronic use of laxatives) * Frequent use of mouthwash, as this affects the enterosalivary circulation of nitrate * Current use of broad-spectrum antibiotics, which will affect the oral flora and likely affect the nitrate reductase activity * More than one bowel anastomosis during this surgery

Questions worth asking your doctor

Bring these to your next appointment. They're a starting point for a shared conversation — not a sign you qualify or a recommendation to enrol.

1Based on my diagnosis and history, is this trial worth exploring for me — or is there a standard treatment we should try first?
2What does this trial's phase tell us about how much is already known about its safety and benefit?
3What would taking part actually involve for me — visits, tests, time, and travel?
4What are the known and possible risks or side effects I should weigh, and how would they be monitored?
5If this trial isn't the right fit, what other options or trials would you suggest I look into?

Generated to help you prepare — always confirm anything about your own eligibility and care with the study team and your doctor.

Questions for the trial coordinator

The trial coordinator is the person who runs the study day to day. These cover the practical side — logistics, costs, and what taking part would actually mean for your life. The study team confirms whether you meet the criteria; these are questions to ask, not a sign you qualify.

1What does taking part actually involve week to week — how many visits, where, and how long does each one take?
2What costs are covered by the study, and what might I have to pay for myself, including travel, parking, or time off work?
3What happens during screening, and what happens if the study team confirms I don't meet the criteria after those tests?
4Who pays for the scans, blood work, and other tests the trial requires — the study, my insurance, or me?
5How will being in the trial affect my regular care, and will my own doctor stay informed and involved?
6Can I leave the trial at any point if I change my mind, and what would happen to my care if I do?

A starting point for the conversation — always confirm anything about your own eligibility, costs, and care with the study team and your doctor.

What they're measuring

Time until recovery of gastrointestinal function.

Timeframe: up to 30 days after surgery

Trial details

NCT IDNCT03772444

SponsorUniversity Hospital, Ghent

Sponsor typeOTHER

Study typeINTERVENTIONAL

Primary completion2019-05-25

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Who can participate

Age range

18 Years – 95 Years

Sex

ALL

See this in plain English?

AI-rewrites the medical criteria so a patient or caregiver can understand them. Always confirm with the trial site.