Impact of gut microbiota on treatment outcomes in early breast and pancreatic cancer

Intestinal Microbiota Impact for Prognosis and Treatment Outcomes in Early Luminal Breast Cancer and Pancreatic Cancer Patients

Observational Moscow Clinical Scientific Center · NCT05580887

This study is trying to see how the bacteria in the gut affects how well immunotherapy works for people with early breast and pancreatic cancer.

Quick facts

Study typeObservational
Enrollment35 (estimated)
Ages18 Years to 80 Years
SexAll
SponsorMoscow Clinical Scientific Center Academic / other
Drugs / interventionschemotherapy, cyclophosphamide, doxorubicin, immunotherapy
Locations1 site (Moscow, Not Required)
Trial IDNCT05580887 on ClinicalTrials.gov

What this trial studies

This observational study aims to explore how gut microbiota influences the effectiveness of immunotherapy and serves as a prognostic factor in patients with early luminal breast cancer and pancreatic cancer. By identifying specific gut microbiota patterns associated with both poor and favorable treatment outcomes, the study seeks to inform better treatment strategies for these patients. Participants will undergo planned chemotherapy regimens while their gut microbiota, blood, fecal samples, and tumor tissues will be analyzed at various time points.

Who should consider this trial

Good fit: Ideal candidates include untreated early HR+ HER2- breast cancer patients and untreated locally-advanced or borderline resectable pancreatic cancer patients who meet specific eligibility criteria.

Not a fit: Patients with autoimmune diseases, metastatic cancer, or those who have received previous therapy for breast cancer may not benefit from this study.

Why it matters

Potential benefit: If successful, this study could lead to personalized treatment strategies that improve outcomes for patients with early breast and pancreatic cancer.

How similar studies have performed: While the role of gut microbiota in cancer treatment is an emerging field, this specific approach has not been extensively tested in similar studies.

Eligibility criteria

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Inclusion Criteria:

* untreated early HR+ HER2- BC:

  1. planned neoadjuvant chemotherapy: dose dense doxorubicin and cyclophosphamide (AC) x 4 every 2 weeks followed by 12 weekly PAClitaxel + CARBOplatin every 21 days for 4 cycles
  2. TanyN1-3M0 Ki67\>40% G3
  3. ECOG 0-1
* untreated early HR+ HER2- BC:

  1. TanyN0M0 Ki67\<20% G1
  2. ECOG 0-1
  3. planned induction endocrine therapy (letrozole/anastrazole/tamoxifen)
* untreated locally-advanced and/or borderline resectable pancreas cancer:

  1. planned (neo)adjuvant chemotherapy: mFOLFIRINOX
  2. previous surgery ( only R0 resection) is allowed
  3. ECOG 0-1
  4. histology diagnosis verification
* Informed consent
* Eligible blood\&fecal samples and tumor tissue for different time points

Exclusion Criteria:

* autoimmune disease
* active steroid therapy
* ECOG \> 2
* any previous therapy for breast cancer
* metastatic cancer
* antibiotic use less than 28 days
* other tumor

Where this trial is running

Moscow, Not Required

How to participate

  1. Review the eligibility criteria above with your treating physician.
  2. Visit the official trial page on ClinicalTrials.gov for the most current contact information and recruitment status.
  3. Contact the listed study coordinator or principal investigator to request pre-screening. Pre-screening is free and never obligates you to enroll.
Conditions Breast CancerPancreas Cancer
Last reviewed 2026-06-10 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.