Role of Gut Microbiome in Cancer Therapy

Description

This study examines how gut microbiome can affect cancer therapy in cancer patients undergoing cancer therapy or stem cell transplant. The human microbiome affects the way some cancer drugs are metabolized in the human body. Information from this study may help doctors improve the way cancer treatment is delivered, and increase its effectiveness and success.

Conditions

Hematopoietic and Lymphoid Cell Neoplasm, Malignant Solid Neoplasm

Study Overview

Study Details

Study overview

This study examines how gut microbiome can affect cancer therapy in cancer patients undergoing cancer therapy or stem cell transplant. The human microbiome affects the way some cancer drugs are metabolized in the human body. Information from this study may help doctors improve the way cancer treatment is delivered, and increase its effectiveness and success.

Role of Gut Microbiome in Cancer Therapy

Role of Gut Microbiome in Cancer Therapy

Condition
Hematopoietic and Lymphoid Cell Neoplasm
Intervention / Treatment

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Contacts and Locations

Scottsdale

Mayo Clinic in Arizona, Scottsdale, Arizona, United States, 85259

Jacksonville

Mayo Clinic in Florida, Jacksonville, Florida, United States, 32224

Rochester

Mayo Clinic in Rochester, Rochester, Minnesota, United States, 55905

Participation Criteria

Researchers look for people who fit a certain description, called eligibility criteria. Some examples of these criteria are a person's general health condition or prior treatments.

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Eligibility Criteria

  • * Age 18-99
  • * Diagnosis of cancer and undergoing cancer therapy or scheduled to start cancer therapy or undergoing stem cell transplant for any hematological condition
  • * Unable to provide informed consent
  • * Vulnerable adults

Ages Eligible for Study

18 Years to 99 Years

Sexes Eligible for Study

ALL

Accepts Healthy Volunteers

No

Collaborators and Investigators

Mayo Clinic,

Purna C. Kashyap, MBBS, PRINCIPAL_INVESTIGATOR, Mayo Clinic in Rochester

Study Record Dates

2030-10-01