Could your gut bacteria hold clues to childhood brain tumors?
NCT ID NCT07417085
First seen Jun 27, 2026 · Last updated Jun 27, 2026
Summary
This study looks at the bacteria and fungi in the gut and tumors of 100 children aged 3–18 who are suspected of having a brain tumor. Researchers want to see if changes in these microbes are linked to the tumor's presence or growth. The goal is to learn more, not to test a new treatment.
What this could mean
Our plain-language read of the trial. This is informational only — not medical advice or a prediction.
- What this could lead to
- If successful, this could reveal whether gut or tumor microbes play a role in pediatric brain tumors, pointing toward new ways to detect or treat them.
- What could go wrong
- This is an early observational study, not a treatment trial. It may find no meaningful links, and results may not lead to any direct benefit for patients.
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Conditions
The condition(s) this trial relates to.
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Contacts and locations
Locations
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Meyer Children's Hospital IRCCS
RECRUITINGFlorence, Firenze, 50139, Italy
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