Engineering Gut Microbiome to Target Breast Cancer

Overview

About this study

The purpose of this study is to find out if using probiotics will help the body's immune system react to breast cancer. New studies showed that diverse species of bacteria inside the bowel might help improve immune system, particularly the ability of immune system to recognize cancer. This study will investigate how probiotics will affect the subjects' immune system on breast cancer.

Participation eligibility

Participant eligibility includes age, gender, type and stage of disease, and previous treatments or health concerns. Guidelines differ from study to study, and identify who can or cannot participate. There is no guarantee that every individual who qualifies and wants to participate in a trial will be enrolled. Contact the study team to discuss study eligibility and potential participation.

Inclusion Criteria:

  • Females ≥ 18 years of age
  • Histologically confirmed adenocarcinoma of the breast ≥1.0 cm operable stage I-III
  • Must have adequate organ function,
  • Not receive systemic neoadjuvant therapy
  • Be willing to provide tissue, blood, and stool samples for research study.
  • Must not have taken any probiotics in the past 60 days prior to enrollment.

Exclusion Criteria:

  • Patients with autoimmune disease, immune deficiency such as HIV, irritable bowel, known diverticulosis, and other serious GI conditions at treating physician's discretion will be excluded.

Participating Mayo Clinic locations

Study statuses change often. Please contact the study team for the most up-to-date information regarding possible participation.

Mayo Clinic Location Status

Jacksonville, Fla.

Mayo Clinic principal investigator

Saranya Chumsri, M.D.

Closed for enrollment

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Additional contact information

Cancer-related trials contact form

Phone: 855-776-0015 (toll-free)

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