Could a dead bacterium stop chemo side effects? new trial aims to find out

NCT ID NCT07309315

First seen Jan 11, 2026 · Last updated May 07, 2026 · Updated 14 times

Summary

This study tests whether taking a supplement made from inactivated Bacteroides fragilis bacteria can prevent diarrhea caused by chemotherapy. About 200 cancer patients scheduled for certain chemotherapy regimens will be randomly assigned to receive the supplement or a placebo. The goal is to see if this approach reduces the number of people who get diarrhea and how severe it is.

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