Gut bacteria transplant for cancer-related weight loss
Treatments studied
Part of Cancer clinical trials.
This trial tests whether transplanting healthy gut bacteria (called a fecal microbiota transplant, or FMT) can help people with advanced cancer who are losing weight and muscle. The goal is to see if it improves appetite and helps you maintain strength.
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Who can take part
- You are at least 18 years old and your doctor says you are likely to live more than 3 months.
- You have stomach, colorectal, or lung cancer, and you've already had at least two types of cancer treatment.
- You are experiencing cancer-related weight loss or wasting, known as cachexia.
- You have not had a gut bacteria transplant (FMT) in the past 6 months.
- You are not taking other medications that boost appetite or cause weight gain, such as steroids (except short-term use during chemo), certain hormones, or other appetite stimulants.
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