Could your gut bacteria shape your mood after cancer surgery?
NCT ID NCT02970513
First seen Aug 05, 2026 · Last updated Aug 06, 2026 · Updated 1 time
Summary
This study looks at whether having certain E. coli bacteria in the colon after colorectal cancer surgery is linked to anxiety or depression. Researchers will compare psychiatric symptoms and diagnoses between patients who carry the bacteria and those who do not. The goal is to better understand any connection between gut bacteria and mental health in this group.
What this could mean
Our plain-language read of the trial. This is informational only — not medical advice or a prediction.
- What this could lead to
- If a link is found, it could point toward new ways to support mental health in colorectal cancer patients, possibly through gut bacteria.
- What could go wrong
- This is a very small study (12 people) and only looks for an association, not proof of cause. Many other factors could explain any differences in mood.
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Conditions
The condition(s) this trial relates to.
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Contacts and locations
Locations
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CHU Clermont-Ferrand
Clermont-Ferrand, 63003, France
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