Gut bacteria and immunotherapy response in solid tumors
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This study looks at how the bacteria in your gut may affect how well immunotherapy works for solid cancers that have spread or cannot be removed. It focuses on people who have been on certain immunotherapy drugs (PD-1 or PD-L1 inhibitors) for at least 3 months but less than 2 years.
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Who can take part
- You have a solid cancer that cannot be removed by surgery or has spread to other parts of your body.
- You are between 35 and 75 years old.
- You have been on an immunotherapy drug called a PD-1 or PD-L1 inhibitor for at least 3 months but less than 2 years.
- Your cancer can be measured on scans (using standard guidelines).
- You do not have serious heart, liver, blood, or breathing problems.
- You do not have HIV, Hepatitis B, or Hepatitis C.
Quick eligibility check
Answer a few plain-language questions, based on this study's own requirements, to get a preliminary sense of fit.
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