Poop pills may boost cancer immunotherapy in kidney cancer patients

NCT ID NCT04758507

First seen Nov 01, 2025 · Last updated May 15, 2026 · Updated 33 times

Summary

This study tested whether transferring gut bacteria from people who responded well to immunotherapy could help others with advanced kidney cancer. 50 participants received either a fecal transplant or a placebo alongside their standard immunotherapy. The goal was to see if this approach could slow tumor growth and improve treatment response.

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Contacts and locations

Locations

  • Digestive Disease Center

    Rome, Rome, 00168, Italy

  • Gianluca Ianiro

    Rome, Rome, 00168, Italy

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