Gut bugs may predict radiotherapy success in head and neck cancer
NCT ID NCT07407218
First seen Mar 01, 2026 · Last updated May 16, 2026 · Updated 12 times
Summary
This study looked at whether the bacteria in your gut can influence how well radiotherapy works and how severe its side effects are in people with head and neck cancer. Fifty-eight adults with advanced cancer provided stool and blood samples during their standard treatment. The goal was to find bacterial markers that could one day help personalize care.
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Institute of Oncology Ljubljana
Ljubljana, 1000, Slovenia
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