Poop pills may boost cancer fight: kidney study shows promise
NCT ID NCT04758507
First seen Nov 01, 2025 · Last updated May 23, 2026 · Updated 35 times
Summary
This study tested whether transferring gut bacteria from people who responded well to immunotherapy could help others with advanced kidney cancer. Fifty patients received either a fecal transplant or a placebo alongside their standard immunotherapy. The goal was to see if this approach could slow tumor growth and improve treatment response.
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Locations
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Digestive Disease Center
Rome, Rome, 00168, Italy
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Gianluca Ianiro
Rome, Rome, 00168, Italy
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