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NCT05832606 Food Intervention to Reduce Immunotherapy ToXicity

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NCT ID NCT05832606
Status Recruiting
Phase
Sponsor Universitair Ziekenhuis Brussel
Condition Immune-related Adverse Event
Study Type INTERVENTIONAL
Enrollment 60 participants
Start Date 2024-01-01
Primary Completion 2026-07-31

Eligibility & Interventions

Sex All sexes
Min Age 18 Years
Max Age N/A
Study Type INTERVENTIONAL
Interventions
Food box containing 30 different plants

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What to Expect as a Participant

You will actively receive the study intervention — which may be a drug, biologic, device, or procedure.

This trial targets 60 participants in total. It began in 2024-01-01 with a primary completion date of 2026-07-31.

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Brief Summary

The FORX (Food intervention to Reduce immunotherapy toXicity) trial will assess whether supplementing dietary fiber intake by providing weekly boxes containing 30 different plants to patients with solid tumors starting immune checkpoint inhibitor therapy affects the incidence of immune related adverse events.

Eligibility Criteria

Inclusion Criteria: * solid tumor starting anti-programmed cell death protein 1 (anti-PD1) and/or anti-cytotoxic T-lymphocyte-associated antigen 4 (anti-CTLA4) antibodies as part of standard of care. * able to sign informed consent. Exclusion Criteria: * no oral intake possible. * probiotic use and unwillingness to stop during the trial. * combination therapy with chemotherapy or targeted agents.

Contact & Investigator

Central Contact

Marthe Verhaert, MD

✉ marthe.verhaert@uzbrussel.be

📞 +3224749480

Principal Investigator

Sandrine Aspeslagh, MD PhD

PRINCIPAL INVESTIGATOR

Vrije Universiteit Brussel (VUB), Universitair Ziekenhuis Brussel (UZ Brussel)

Frequently Asked Questions

Who can join the NCT05832606 clinical trial?

This trial is open to participants of all sexes, aged 18 Years or older, studying Immune-related Adverse Event. Full inclusion and exclusion criteria are listed in the Eligibility Criteria section. Always confirm your eligibility with the research team before applying.

Is NCT05832606 currently recruiting?

Yes, NCT05832606 is actively recruiting participants. Contact the research team at marthe.verhaert@uzbrussel.be for enrollment information.

Where is the NCT05832606 trial being conducted?

This trial is being conducted at Jette, Belgium.

Who is sponsoring the NCT05832606 clinical trial?

NCT05832606 is sponsored by Universitair Ziekenhuis Brussel. The principal investigator is Sandrine Aspeslagh, MD PhD at Vrije Universiteit Brussel (VUB), Universitair Ziekenhuis Brussel (UZ Brussel). The trial plans to enroll 60 participants.

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