Clinical trial Recruiting at 1 site Observational Ages 18 to 60

Exploring the link between FODMAPs and Graft Versus Host Disease

Official title: Relationship Between the Utilization and Degradation Rate of "FODMAPs" by Intestinal Flora and "GVHD"

Run by The First Affiliated Hospital of Soochow University · NCT04660487 · Data updated 2026-11-12

This study is trying to see if certain foods called FODMAPs affect the severity of Graft Versus Host Disease in patients who have had a bone marrow transplant.

Quick facts

Study typeObservational
Ages18 Years to 60 Years
SexAll
Enrollment100 (estimated)
SponsorThe First Affiliated Hospital of Soochow University
Academic / other
Locations1 site (Suzhou, Jiangsu)
StatusRecruiting
StartedDecember 1, 2020
Main results expectedDecember 1, 2026
Study endsDecember 1, 2026
Registry record updatedDecember 31, 2025
Trial IDNCT04660487 on ClinicalTrials.gov

Is this trial a fit for you?

Likely a good fit

Ideal candidates for this study are patients diagnosed with AML, ALL, MDS, or MM who have successfully undergone bone marrow transplantation.

Probably not a fit

Patients with gastrointestinal diseases or those outside the age range of 10 to 60 years may not benefit from this study.

A plain-English reading of the study's rules. Only the study team can confirm whether you qualify.

What this trial studies

This observational study aims to evaluate the relationship between FODMAPs and Graft Versus Host Disease (GVHD) in patients who have undergone bone marrow transplantation. It involves collecting fecal samples from successfully transplanted patients and analyzing the degradation rate of FODMAPs after 24 hours of culture. The study will observe how this degradation rate correlates with the timing and severity of GVHD. By understanding this relationship, the study seeks to provide insights into dietary impacts on GVHD outcomes.

Why it matters

Potential benefit: If successful, this study could lead to dietary recommendations that improve the management of GVHD in bone marrow transplant patients.

How similar studies have gone: While the relationship between diet and GVHD is an emerging area of interest, this specific approach to studying FODMAPs in relation to GVHD is novel and has not been extensively tested in prior studies.

Who can join: the full rules

Show full inclusion / exclusion criteria
Inclusion Criteria:

1. Clinical diagnosis of "AML","ALL","MDS" or "MM" Disease;
2. Must be treated with bone marrow transplantation;
3. The transplanted bone marrow was successfully planted

Exclusion Criteria:

1. Gastrointestinal diseases;
2. Age\>60; or Age\<10;
3. Probiotics or prebiotics were taken before enrollment

Where it's running

  • 中国
    Suzhou, Jiangsu, China
    Recruiting

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How to take part

  1. Review the eligibility criteria above with your treating physician.
  2. Check the official listing on ClinicalTrials.gov for the latest contact details and recruitment status.
  3. Contact the study coordinator or principal investigator to ask for pre-screening. Pre-screening is free and never obligates you to enroll.
Last reviewed 2026-11-14 by the Find a Trial editorial team. Information on this page is for educational purposes and is not medical advice. Always consult qualified healthcare professionals about clinical trial participation.