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

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    Shenzhen, Guangdong, 518005, China

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