Mayo clinic launches massive study on gut microbiome and cancer therapy
NCT ID NCT05112614
First seen Jun 27, 2026 · Last updated Jun 27, 2026
Summary
This study from Mayo Clinic is looking at how the bacteria in your gut (the microbiome) might influence how well cancer treatments work. Researchers will collect blood and stool samples from 3,000 cancer patients undergoing therapy or stem cell transplants. The goal is to find links between gut microbes and treatment outcomes, which could one day help doctors tailor cancer therapy to each patient.
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 study could help doctors personalize cancer therapy based on a patient's gut bacteria, potentially improving treatment effectiveness.
What could go wrong
This is an observational study, not a treatment trial. It will not directly test any new drug or therapy, and results may take years to translate into clinical practice.
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Mayo Clinic in Arizona
ACTIVE_NOT_RECRUITINGScottsdale, Arizona, 85259, United States
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Mayo Clinic in Florida
ACTIVE_NOT_RECRUITINGJacksonville, Florida, 32224, United States
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Mayo Clinic in Rochester
RECRUITINGRochester, Minnesota, 55905, United States
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