NCT06098404

Brief Summary

The aim of this study is to characterize the microbiome and assess fatigue and cognition of patients with cancer undergoing standard of care treatment.

Trial Health

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On Track

Trial Health Score

Automated assessment based on enrollment pace, timeline, and geographic reach

Enrollment
250

participants targeted

Target at P75+ for all trials

Timeline
4mo left

Started Mar 2024

Typical duration for all trials

Geographic Reach
1 country

1 active site

Status
recruiting

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Study Timeline

Key milestones and dates

Study Progress85%
Mar 2024Oct 2026

First Submitted

Initial submission to the registry

October 18, 2023

Completed
6 days until next milestone

First Posted

Study publicly available on registry

October 24, 2023

Completed
4 months until next milestone

Study Start

First participant enrolled

March 4, 2024

Completed
2.6 years until next milestone

Primary Completion

Last participant's last visit for primary outcome

October 1, 2026

Expected
Same day until next milestone

Study Completion

Last participant's last visit for all outcomes

October 1, 2026

Last Updated

December 16, 2025

Status Verified

December 1, 2025

Enrollment Period

2.6 years

First QC Date

October 18, 2023

Last Update Submit

December 12, 2025

Conditions

Keywords

MicrobiomeFatigueCognition

Outcome Measures

Primary Outcomes (2)

  • Characterization of fecal microbiome using molecular methods at baseline

    Characterization of the fecal microbiome using a commercially available sampling kit and our lab's patented array for PCR at baseline

    Baseline

  • Characterization of fecal microbiome using molecular methods at 6 months

    Characterization of the fecal microbiome using a commercially available sampling kit and our lab's patented array for PCR after 6 months of standard of care treatment.

    6 months

Secondary Outcomes (6)

  • Cognitive Function as measured by Montreal Cognitive Assessment at baseline

    Baseline

  • Cognitive Function as measured by Montreal Cognitive Assessment at 6 months

    6 months

  • Fatigue and Cognition as measured by the Fatigue and Altered Cognition Scale at baseline

    Baseline

  • Fatigue and Cognition as measured by the Fatigue and Altered Cognition Scale at 6 months

    6 months

  • Gastrointestinal Health measured by the Gastrointestinal Symptom Rating Scale at baseline

    Baseline

  • +1 more secondary outcomes

Study Arms (1)

Cancer Patients

Patients diagnosed with cancer undergoing standard of care treatment.

Eligibility Criteria

Age18 Years+
Sexall
Healthy VolunteersNo
Age GroupsAdult (18-64), Older Adult (65+)
Sampling MethodNon-Probability Sample
Study Population

Subjects will be selected from community cancer clinics

You may qualify if:

  • Current diagnosis of cancer.
  • Ages 18 and over.
  • Has access to a device (smart phone, computer, tablet) with internet access.
  • Participant is willing and able to give informed consent for participation in the study.

You may not qualify if:

  • Females who are pregnant or lactating.

Contact the study team to confirm eligibility.

Sponsors & Collaborators

Study Sites (1)

The University of Texas Medical Branch

Galveston, Texas, 77555, United States

RECRUITING

Biospecimen

Retention: NONE RETAINED

Blood and Stool will be coll

MeSH Terms

Conditions

NeoplasmsFatigue

Condition Hierarchy (Ancestors)

Signs and SymptomsPathological Conditions, Signs and Symptoms

Study Officials

  • Melinda Sheffield-Moore, PhD

    University of Texas

    PRINCIPAL INVESTIGATOR

Central Study Contacts

Kate Randolph, BS

CONTACT

Kristen McGovern, PhD

CONTACT

Study Design

Study Type
observational
Observational Model
COHORT
Time Perspective
PROSPECTIVE
Sponsor Type
OTHER
Responsible Party
SPONSOR

Study Record Dates

First Submitted

October 18, 2023

First Posted

October 24, 2023

Study Start

March 4, 2024

Primary Completion (Estimated)

October 1, 2026

Study Completion (Estimated)

October 1, 2026

Last Updated

December 16, 2025

Record last verified: 2025-12

Data Sharing

IPD Sharing
Will not share

Locations