Gut bacteria may hold key to better nutrition for cancer patients
NCT ID NCT07260617
First seen Jun 26, 2026 · Last updated Jun 27, 2026 · Updated 1 time
Summary
This study looks at how the bacteria in the gut and mouth relate to nutrition in 150 adults with digestive cancer starting chemotherapy. Researchers will collect stool and saliva samples, along with questionnaires and tests, before and after the first chemo cycle. The goal is to find bacterial patterns linked to malnutrition, which could lead to new ways to support patients' nutrition during treatment.
What this could mean
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What this could lead to
If successful, this could identify gut bacteria as targets to improve nutrition and quality of life for cancer patients on chemotherapy.
What could go wrong
This is an early observational study, not a treatment trial. It may not find clear links, and any potential therapies would need years of additional testing.
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Croix Rousse Hospital Hepatology and Gastroenterology Department
Lyon, 69004, France
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Edouard Herriot Hospital - medical oncology department
Lyon, 69003, France
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Lyon Sud Hospital - Hepatology and Gastroenterology Department
Lyon, 69310, France
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