Scientists investigate gut Microbiome's role in lung cancer therapy
NCT ID NCT06221800
First seen Feb 05, 2026 · Last updated Jun 23, 2026 · Updated 23 times
Summary
This pilot study is collecting stool and saliva samples from 82 people with advanced non-small cell lung cancer to see if the diversity of their gut microbiome is linked to how well their treatment works and what side effects they experience. The goal is to better understand the relationship between gut bacteria and cancer therapy outcomes.
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Chao Family Comprehensive Cancer Center University of California, Irvine
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What this could mean
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What this could lead to
If successful, this study could reveal how gut bacteria influence lung cancer treatment outcomes, potentially guiding future personalized therapies.
What could go wrong
This is a small pilot study (82 participants) focused on observation, not treatment. It may not produce clear or generalizable results.
Conditions
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