U.S., June 18 -- ClinicalTrials.gov registry received information related to the study (NCT07653698) titled 'Cachexia and Gut Microbiota in Patients With Breast Cancer Receiving Home Care' on June 10.
Brief Summary: This study aims to evaluate the possible association between cancer cachexia and Gut Microbiota (GM) in patients with Breast Cancer (BC) cared at home.
Cancer cachexia is a multifactorial condition causing weight loss, muscle loss, and reduced physical strength in people with cancer. Moreover, the study will also analyze whether different stages of cachexia are linked to changes in the GM.
The study will also explore whether a supplementation with a probiotic mixture for twelve weeks is associated with changes in the GM and p...