Antibiotics before melanoma surgery: gut bacteria under the microscope
NCT ID NCT04875728
First seen Jun 27, 2026 · Last updated Jun 27, 2026
Summary
This study looks at how a single dose of antibiotics given before melanoma surgery changes the bacteria in your gut. Researchers want to see if these changes affect how well the body responds to surgery and cancer treatment. The study involves 20 adults with early-stage melanoma who are scheduled for surgery.
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M D Anderson Cancer Center
Houston, Texas, 77030, United States
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