MICRO GI FEASIBILITY

About this trial

The MICRO-GI study aims to find out whether it is practical and acceptable for women receiving pelvic radiotherapy for endometrial cancer to take daily probiotic supplements and receive personalised dietary counselling.

This study is looking at whether probiotics (helpful bacteria) and specific dietary advice can help reduce side effects to the gut (bowel) that are sometimes caused by radiotherapy. To test this, patients will be randomly divided into two groups:

One group will receive probiotic sachets and extra dietary advice about using probiotics.

The other group will receive the standard care that patients normally get during radiotherapy.

If this smaller feasibility study shows that the process works well and patients find it acceptable, it will lead to a larger future study to see whether probiotics and dietary advice can help reduce gut-related side effects from radiotherapy.

Patient Profile

You may be eligible if:

You have endometrial cancer and will be receiving pelvic radiotherapy.

You are well enough for treatment and have suitable blood test results.

There is no reason why you cannot take probiotics (for example, if you already take them regularly).

Your doctor confirms that you meet all the criteria for the trial.

Where’s this trial being run?

St Luke’s Radiation Oncology Network @ St Luke’s Hospital

Can I join this study / trial?

The first step we recommend is to talk to your doctor or the cancer trials team at your hospital. You can find contact details for cancer trials research units in Ireland here.

It’s also a good idea to print this page and bring it with you to your appointment. It can help guide the conversation and remind you of what to ask. You may also want to talk to your family or friends about your options, as they can offer support as you make decisions.

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Questions?

Here’s a list of questions you may have for your doctor or local cancer research team.

Questions

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Summary Data

Name:	MICRO GI FEASIBILITY
Number:	25-63
Full Title:	A randomised controlled feasibility study assessing the feasibility of a probiotic-use and dietary counselling intervention for endometrial cancer patients receiving pelvic radiation therapy

Principal Investigator:	Professor Alex Boychak
Type:
Sponsor:	HSE
Recruitment Started:	Global: Ireland: Jul 25

Global Recruitment Target:
Ireland Recruitment Target:	15