Could a common antibiotic help fight colorectal cancer?
NCT ID NCT05748145
First seen Nov 18, 2025 · Last updated May 02, 2026 · Updated 19 times
Summary
This study tests whether the antibiotic metronidazole can lower the amount of a specific bacteria (Fusobacterium nucleatum) in colorectal cancer tumors. About 40 adults with untreated colorectal cancer will take metronidazole before surgery. Researchers will compare bacteria levels in tumor samples taken before and after treatment to see if the antibiotic works.
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Oncology Institute of Southern Switzerland
RECRUITINGBellinzona, Canton Ticino, 6500, Switzerland
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