Addition of Antibiotics to Upfront Treatment Regimen for Colorectal Cancer (NCT06728072)
Pilot Study Evaluating Microbiome Modulation Therapy (MBMT) With Ciprofloxacin, Metronidazole, and Aspirin in Addition to Standard of Care Chemotherapy in Patients Undergoing First-Line Therapy for Metastatic Colorectal Cancer
🩺 Plain-English Summary (8th-Grade Level)
This is a 2-arm, noncomparative phase 2 trial designed to evaluate treatment outcomes with or without the addition of ciprofloxacin, metronidazole, and aspirin to first-line chemotherapy for patients with stage IV colorectal cancer (CRC).
Who can join: Review the eligibility criteria below.
Location: Virginia Cancer Institute (VCI) — Richmond, Virginia
Age range: 18 Years
🧪 Interventions in This Study
📋 "Do I Qualify?" — 1-Minute Self Screener
Instant ChecklistFull eligibility criteria are available on the official NIH protocol. View the criteria ↗
📍 All Participating Trial Locations (2 Sites)
- Virginia Cancer Institute (VCI) — Richmond, Virginia
- Virginia Commonwealth University — Richmond, Virginia
📞 Contact the Study Coordinator
Phone: (804) 628-6430
Email: masseyepd@vcu.edu
Coordinator details come directly from the registered NIH protocol. Confirm the study is still recruiting before traveling.
💰 Cost, Insurance & Patient Rights
- 100% Free Items: The investigational treatment and protocol-required procedures are supplied at zero cost by the sponsor.
- Routine Patient Care: Under federal law (ACA § 2709) and many state statutes, routine care costs are covered during participation.
- Voluntary Participation: You may withdraw at any time without affecting your standard medical care.
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💡 How to Participate
- Check the checklist above to see if you may qualify.
- Contact the study coordinator using the phone/email above.
- Ask about the visit schedule, what is covered at no cost, and any travel support.
- Confirm with your own doctor before making a decision.