Gut bacteria may hold key to cancer risk in lynch syndrome patients
NCT ID NCT02371135
First seen Feb 05, 2026 · Last updated May 24, 2026 · Updated 14 times
Summary
This study looks at how the natural bacteria in the gut and diet might influence the risk of colorectal cancer in people with Lynch syndrome or other inherited colon polyp conditions. Researchers collect stool samples, colon tissue, and diet/lifestyle questionnaires from 77 participants during routine colonoscopies. The goal is to better understand the link between gut microbes, diet, and cancer risk, but this study does not test any treatment or intervention.
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Memorial Sloan Kettering Cancer Center
New York, New York, 10065, United States
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