Gut bacteria may ease Chemo's worst blow for colon cancer patients

NCT ID NCT07152886

First seen Nov 01, 2025 · Last updated May 05, 2026 · Updated 20 times

Summary

This study tests whether a probiotic called Clostridium butyricum can lessen severe diarrhea and other side effects during chemotherapy for colorectal cancer. About 238 adults who had surgery for colorectal cancer and need follow-up chemo will take either the probiotic or a placebo. The goal is to see if the probiotic helps them tolerate treatment better.

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Study contacts

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Locations

  • The Affiliated Hospital of Qingdao University

    Qingdao, Shandong, 266071, China

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