Chicory root fiber for melanoma patients after surgery
Part of Cancer, Skin clinical trials.
This study tests whether adding a high-fiber chicory root supplement to your diet can help people after melanoma surgery. Researchers want to see if it improves your immune system and gut health to prevent the cancer from coming back.
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Who can take part
- You are 18 years or older.
- You had surgery for a high-risk melanoma and are currently cancer-free.
- You can read and speak Dutch.
- You have not taken antibiotics in the past 3 months.
- You do not have other serious medical conditions like diabetes, heart disease, or gut problems.
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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