Gut health breakthrough: postbiotic may fight cancer wasting

NCT ID NCT07185308

First seen Oct 31, 2025 · Last updated May 16, 2026 · Updated 31 times

Summary

This study tests whether an oral postbiotic supplement called JK-5G can help people with advanced non-small-cell lung cancer who are experiencing cachexia—a condition causing severe weight loss and muscle wasting. About 150 participants will receive either JK-5G or a placebo for 12 weeks. The main goal is to see if the supplement leads to weight gain and improves symptoms like fatigue and pain.

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Contacts and locations

Study contacts

  • Contact

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Locations

  • Daping Hospital and the Research Institute of Surgery of the Third Military Medical University

    Chongqing, Chongqing Municipality, 400042, China

    Contact Phone: •••-•••-•••• Email: •••••@•••••

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