Role of Gut Microbiome in Cancer Therapy
Start Date
9/11/2019
Completion Date
10/1/2030
Summary
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.
Detailed Description
PRIMARY OBJECTIVE: I. To correlate gut microbiome with specific cancer diagnoses and the clinical response (efficacy), and adverse effects of cancer therapy (single or multiple) and stem cell transplant. OUTLINE: Patients undergo collection of blood and stool samples and have their medical records reviewed.
Eligibility Criteria
Age Range: 18 years to 99 years
Interventions
Biospecimen Collection
Electronic Health Record Review
Conditions
Locations
Mayo Clinic in Arizona
Scottsdale, Arizona 85259
United States
Mayo Clinic in Florida
Jacksonville, Florida 32224
United States
Mayo Clinic in Rochester
Rochester, Minnesota 55905
United States