Gut bacteria linked to chemo success in aggressive breast cancer
NCT ID NCT03586297
First seen Oct 31, 2025 · Last updated May 23, 2026 · Updated 35 times
Summary
This study looked at whether the types of bacteria in the gut and inside tumors can affect how well chemotherapy works in people with triple negative breast cancer. Researchers collected samples from 49 patients before and during standard chemotherapy to see if certain bacteria were linked to a complete tumor disappearance. The goal was to understand if the microbiome plays a role in helping the immune system fight cancer during treatment.
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Locations
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Georgetown University
Washington D.C., District of Columbia, 20057, United States
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Hackensack Meridian Health
Hackensack, New Jersey, 07601, United States
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Yale University - Yale Cancer Center
New Haven, Connecticut, 06520-8327, United States
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