Scientists probe gut Microbiome's role in lung cancer therapy
NCT ID NCT06221800
First seen Jun 24, 2026 · Last updated Jun 27, 2026 · Updated 1 time
Summary
This pilot study is looking at the gut microbiome—the collection of bacteria in your digestive system—in people with advanced non-small cell lung cancer. Researchers will collect stool and saliva samples before and during standard cancer treatment to see if the diversity of gut bacteria is linked to how well the treatment works or what side effects occur. The goal is simply to gather information, not to test a new drug or therapy.
What this could mean
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- What this could lead to
- If successful, this study could reveal links between gut microbiome composition and treatment response or side effects in lung cancer patients.
- What could go wrong
- This is a small, early pilot study (82 participants) that only observes and measures—it does not test a new treatment. Results may not lead to direct clinical changes.
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Conditions
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Locations
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Chao Family Comprehensive Cancer Center University of California, Irvine
RECRUITINGOrange, California, 92868, United States
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