Can a dead bug stop chemo side effects? new trial aims to find out.
NCT ID NCT07309315
First seen Jun 27, 2026 · Last updated Jun 27, 2026
Summary
This study tests whether taking an inactivated (killed) form of the bacterium Bacteroides fragilis can prevent diarrhea caused by chemotherapy. The trial will enroll 200 cancer patients about to start chemotherapy regimens known to cause diarrhea. Participants will receive either the inactivated bacterium or a placebo, and researchers will track how many develop diarrhea and its severity.
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Shenzhen Hospital, Southern Medical University
RECRUITINGShenzhen, Guangdong, 518005, China
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