Gut bugs linked to pancreatic cancer spread in new study
NCT ID NCT07161921
First seen Jun 26, 2026 · Last updated Jun 26, 2026
Summary
This study looked at whether the types of bacteria in the gut are linked to whether pancreatic cancer has spread to nearby lymph nodes. Researchers compared stool samples from 55 patients with and without lymph node spread. They hope to find bacterial and chemical clues that could help doctors predict spread before surgery, leading to better treatment decisions.
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 successful, this could lead to a simple stool test to identify pancreatic cancer patients at high risk of spread, helping doctors plan better treatment.
- What could go wrong
- This is a small, completed observational study—it only finds associations, not causes. The results may not apply to all patients or lead to a usable test.
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Conditions
The condition(s) this trial relates to.
As listed by the trial registrant
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Contacts and locations
Locations
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Chinese Academy of Medical Sciences & Peking Union Medical College Hospital
Beijing, Beijing Municipality, China
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