Could probiotics tame Chemo's worst symptoms?
NCT ID NCT06772090
First seen Jun 25, 2026 · Last updated Jun 27, 2026 · Updated 1 time
Summary
This study tests whether taking probiotic supplements can help reduce common chemotherapy side effects like nausea, diarrhea, and loss of appetite in people with stage III colon cancer. Forty adults will be randomly assigned to receive either probiotics or a placebo during their chemo treatment. The main goal is to see if a larger, more definitive trial is even possible, so results will focus on how many people complete the study and how many side effects occur.
What this could mean
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Active substance
Probiotic supplement (Lactobacillus and Bifidobacterium)
What this could lead to
If it works, this could point toward a simple way to reduce common chemo side effects like nausea and diarrhea for people with colon cancer.
What could go wrong
This is a very small, early feasibility trial with only 40 people. It is designed to test whether a larger study is possible, not to prove the probiotics work. Results may not apply to other cancers or treatments.
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