Could cutting one amino acid help fight stomach cancer?
NCT ID NCT07537348
First seen Jun 27, 2026 · Last updated Jun 27, 2026
Summary
This study tests whether a 3-day low-leucine diet can make chemotherapy and immunotherapy work better for people with advanced stomach cancer. Researchers believe the diet may activate immune cells in the tumor. The trial involves 73 participants and will measure tumor shrinkage and survival rates.
What this could mean
Our plain-language read of the trial. This is informational only — not medical advice or a prediction.
Active substance
leucine-restricted diet
What this could lead to
If it works, this diet could boost the effectiveness of standard cancer treatments, potentially improving survival rates for people with advanced gastric cancer.
What could go wrong
This is a small, early-phase trial with only 73 participants. The diet is short-term and may not be feasible for all patients. It is not a cure, and the benefits are uncertain.
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Locations
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Qilu Hospital of Shandong University
RECRUITINGJinan, Shandong, 250012, China
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