Gut check: could your microbiome affect cancer brain fog?
NCT ID NCT06098404
First seen Jan 10, 2026 · Last updated Jun 19, 2026 · Updated 26 times
Summary
This study looks at how gut bacteria might be linked to memory, thinking, and tiredness in people with cancer. Researchers will collect stool samples and do thinking tests at the start and after 6 months of standard cancer treatment. The goal is to find patterns that could help manage these common side effects.
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What this could mean
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What this could lead to
If successful, this study could point toward ways to manage cognitive decline and fatigue in cancer patients by targeting the gut microbiome.
What could go wrong
This is a small, early pilot study that only observes and measures—it does not test any treatment. Results may not lead to direct benefits.
Conditions
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