Can a prebiotic diet help immunotherapy work better against melanoma?

NCT ID NCT06466434

First seen Jun 27, 2026 · Last updated Jul 10, 2026 · Updated 1 time

Summary

This study tests whether a diet rich in prebiotic foods can improve the gut microbiome and enhance the effectiveness of first-line immunotherapy in people with advanced melanoma that cannot be removed by surgery. Researchers will enroll 75 adults starting standard immunotherapy and ask them to follow a special prebiotic food-enriched diet. The main goal is to see if the diet increases beneficial gut bacteria and potentially improves treatment response.

What this could mean

Our plain-language read of the trial. This is informational only — not medical advice or a prediction.

Active substance
prebiotic food-enriched diet
What this could lead to
If it works, this diet could help make immunotherapy more effective for people with advanced melanoma, potentially improving tumor shrinkage or slowing disease progression.
What could go wrong
This is a small, early-phase study (75 people) testing a dietary change, not a drug. Results may not apply to everyone, and the diet's effect on cancer outcomes is uncertain.

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Conditions

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Contacts and locations

Locations

  • MD Anderson Cancer Center

    RECRUITING

    Houston, Texas, 77030, United States

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