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Probiotics for Abemaciclib-Induced Abdominal Discomfort.

18 de mayo de 2026 actualizado por: Leeuwenhoek Laboratories Co. Ltd.

A Randomized, Phase II Study About Probiotics to Alleviate Abemaciclib-induced Abdominal Discomfort Under Standard Anti-diarrhea Drug Loperamide and Changes of Metabolic Factors in Blood.

This study aims to evaluate whether the addition of probiotics can help reduce abdominal discomfort (such as diarrhea) in breast cancer patients receiving Abemaciclib treatment. Abemaciclib is an effective targeted therapy but often causes gastrointestinal side effects. While Loperamide is the standard treatment for diarrhea, this study explores if probiotics can provide additional relief and improve metabolic health.Participants will be randomly assigned to receive either probiotics or a placebo alongside their standard care. The study will monitor the frequency of abdominal symptoms and analyze blood samples to observe changes in metabolic factors.

Descripción general del estudio

Descripción detallada

This study investigates whether a specific "Synbiotic" supplement (containing probiotics, prebiotics, and postbiotics) can help reduce abdominal discomfort, particularly diarrhea, in breast cancer patients taking the targeted therapy drug, Abemaciclib. Abemaciclib is highly effective in preventing breast cancer recurrence but frequently causes gastrointestinal side effects. While standard anti-diarrhea medications (Loperamide) are used, many patients still experience discomfort. Preliminary observations suggest that certain probiotics and polyphenols may help restore intestinal balance and reduce these symptoms. Participants will be randomly assigned to two groups. During the 4-month study period, everyone will receive both the synbiotic supplement and a placebo at different stages (a crossover design). All participants will continue their standard cancer treatment and have access to standard anti-diarrhea medication as needed. The study will also analyze blood samples to see if the supplement improves metabolic health.

Tipo de estudio

Intervencionista

Inscripción (Estimado)

80

Fase

  • Fase 2

Contactos y Ubicaciones

Esta sección proporciona los datos de contacto de quienes realizan el estudio e información sobre dónde se lleva a cabo este estudio.

Estudio Contacto

  • Nombre: Chiao-Wei Lin
  • Número de teléfono: 202 +886-2-2377-2318
  • Correo electrónico: cwlin@lwhklab.com.tw

Ubicaciones de estudio

      • Taipei, Taiwán
        • Reclutamiento
        • National Taiwan University Hospital
        • Contacto:

Criterios de participación

Los investigadores buscan personas que se ajusten a una determinada descripción, denominada criterio de elegibilidad. Algunos ejemplos de estos criterios son el estado de salud general de una persona o tratamientos previos.

Criterio de elegibilidad

Edades elegibles para estudiar

  • Adulto
  • Adulto Mayor

Acepta Voluntarios Saludables

No

Descripción

Inclusion Criteria:

A. Adults with hormone receptor-positive (HR+) early breast cancer were confirmed.

B. At least 18 years old at the time of signing the informed consent. C. Candidates for adjuvant endocrine therapy in combination with Abemaciclib (either NHI-reimbursed or self-funded), as determined by the primary treating physician. Prior chemotherapy requirement: Must have completed prior adjuvant chemotherapy at least 21 days before enrollment. All chemotherapy-related toxicities (except alopecia or Grade 2 peripheral neuropathy) must have resolved to ≤ Grade 1.

D. Eastern Cooperative Oncology Group (ECOG) performance status of 0 or 1.

E. Adequate bone marrow function as defined by:

  1. Absolute Neutrophil Count (ANC) ≥ 1,500/μL without G-CSF support within 14 days of enrollment.
  2. Platelet count ≥ 100,000/μL.
  3. Hemoglobin ≥ 8.0 g/dL (red blood cell transfusion is permitted prior to enrollment).

F. Adequate hepatic function, as defined by:

  1. Serum alkaline phosphatase (ALP), aspartate aminotransferase (AST), and alanine aminotransferase (ALT) ≤ 3× the upper limit of normal.
  2. Total bilirubin (T-bil) ≤ 1.5× the upper limit of normal. G. Willingness to refrain from using any other oral probiotics or prebiotics from the first dose of the study intervention ("Synbiotic Supplement" or placebo) through study completion.

H. Ability to communicate with study personnel and willingness to comply with study visits, treatment plans, and other trial regulations.

Exclusion Criteria:

A. Currently pregnant or breastfeeding. B. Received systemic antibiotic therapy for active viral, bacterial, or fungal infections within 2 weeks before the first dose of the study intervention.

C. Severe pre-existing medical conditions that, in the investigator's judgment, preclude participation, including but not limited to the following:

  1. Severe renal impairment (e.g., estimated creatinine clearance < 30 mL/min).
  2. Interstitial lung disease.
  3. Severe dyspnea at rest or the requirement for oxygen therapy.
  4. History of major gastrointestinal surgeries, such as gastrectomy or small bowel resection.
  5. Pre-existing Crohn's disease, ulcerative colitis, or other chronic conditions that cause clinically significant diarrhea.

D. History of the following cardiovascular conditions: syncope of cardiovascular origin, ventricular arrhythmias of pathological origin (including ventricular tachycardia and ventricular fibrillation), or sudden cardiac arrest. Exception: Patients with atrial fibrillation that is controlled and stable for at least 30 days before randomization are eligible.

E. Unwillingness or inability to provide written informed consent.

Plan de estudios

Esta sección proporciona detalles del plan de estudio, incluido cómo está diseñado el estudio y qué mide el estudio.

¿Cómo está diseñado el estudio?

Detalles de diseño

  • Propósito principal: Cuidados de apoyo
  • Asignación: Aleatorizado
  • Modelo Intervencionista: Asignación cruzada
  • Enmascaramiento: Cuadruplicar

Armas e Intervenciones

Grupo de participantes/brazo
Intervención / Tratamiento
Experimental: Synbiotic Supplement followed by Placebo
Participants in this sequence will receive the synbiotic supplement for the first 2 months, followed by a 2-month period of receiving the placebo. All participants continue their prescribed Abemaciclib therapy. Standard anti-diarrhea medication (Loperamide) is available as needed.
The synbiotic supplement contains Bifidobacterium longum (probiotics), Oligonol® lychee polyphenol (prebiotics), and functional postbiotics. Participants will take two capsules daily for 2 months during the assigned study phase. This intervention is administered orally to evaluate its efficacy in alleviating Abemaciclib-induced abdominal discomfort.
Comparador de placebos: Placebo followed by Synbiotic Supplement
Participants in this sequence will receive the placebo for the first 2 months, followed by a 2-month period of receiving the synbiotic supplement. All participants continue their prescribed Abemaciclib therapy. Standard anti-diarrhea medication (Loperamide) is available as needed.
Participants in this sequence will receive the placebo for the first 2 months, followed by a 2-month period of receiving the synbiotic supplement (containing Bifidobacterium longum, lychee polyphenol, and postbiotics). All participants continue their prescribed Abemaciclib and endocrine therapy. Standard anti-diarrhea medication (Loperamide) is available as needed.

¿Qué mide el estudio?

Medidas de resultado primarias

Medida de resultado
Medida Descripción
Periodo de tiempo
Incidence of Grade 2 or Higher Diarrhea
Periodo de tiempo: During the first 2 months of the intervention.
The primary endpoint is the proportion of patients experiencing Grade 2 or higher diarrhea, defined as an increase of 4 to 6 stools per day from baseline. This measure will compare the incidence between the experimental and control groups across each treatment cycle during the first two months.
During the first 2 months of the intervention.

Medidas de resultado secundarias

Medida de resultado
Medida Descripción
Periodo de tiempo
Abemaciclib Dose Intensity
Periodo de tiempo: 4 months
To compare the total administered dose of Abemaciclib between the synbiotic and placebo groups.
4 months
Loperamide Utilization Rate
Periodo de tiempo: 4 months
The total amount/dosage of standard anti-diarrhea medication (Loperamide) used by participants to manage GI symptoms.
4 months
Total Duration of Diarrhea
Periodo de tiempo: 4 months
The duration of diarrhea (any grade) experienced by participants during the 4-month study period.
4 months
Duration of Grade 2 Diarrhea
Periodo de tiempo: 4 months
The duration of Grade 2 diarrhea experienced by participants.
4 months
Changes in Specific Gut Microbiome-Derived Blood Metabolites
Periodo de tiempo: Baseline, 2 months, and 4 months.

Evaluation of blood concentration changes in:

  1. Short-Chain Fatty Acids (SCFAs): Acetic, Propionic, Butyric, Isobutyric, Valeric, and Isovaleric acids.
  2. Tryptophan Pathway: Tryptophan, Serotonin, Indole-acetic acid, Indole propionic acid, and Indole-lactic acid.
  3. Bile Acids: Cholic, Chenodeoxycholic, Deoxycholic, and Lithocholic acids.
  4. Uremic and Cardiovascular Toxins: Trimethylamine-N-oxide (TMAO), Indoxyl sulfate, p-cresyl sulfate, and Phenylacetylglutamine.
Baseline, 2 months, and 4 months.

Colaboradores e Investigadores

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Fechas de registro del estudio

Estas fechas rastrean el progreso del registro del estudio y los envíos de resultados resumidos a ClinicalTrials.gov. Los registros del estudio y los resultados informados son revisados ​​por la Biblioteca Nacional de Medicina (NLM) para asegurarse de que cumplan con los estándares de control de calidad específicos antes de publicarlos en el sitio web público.

Fechas importantes del estudio

Inicio del estudio (Estimado)

15 de mayo de 2026

Finalización primaria (Estimado)

30 de junio de 2029

Finalización del estudio (Estimado)

31 de diciembre de 2029

Fechas de registro del estudio

Enviado por primera vez

11 de mayo de 2026

Primero enviado que cumplió con los criterios de control de calidad

18 de mayo de 2026

Publicado por primera vez (Actual)

26 de mayo de 2026

Actualizaciones de registros de estudio

Última actualización publicada (Actual)

26 de mayo de 2026

Última actualización enviada que cumplió con los criterios de control de calidad

18 de mayo de 2026

Última verificación

1 de mayo de 2026

Más información

Términos relacionados con este estudio

Otros números de identificación del estudio

  • LL-IRB-2501

Plan de datos de participantes individuales (IPD)

¿Planea compartir datos de participantes individuales (IPD)?

NO

Información sobre medicamentos y dispositivos, documentos del estudio

Estudia un producto farmacéutico regulado por la FDA de EE. UU.

No

Estudia un producto de dispositivo regulado por la FDA de EE. UU.

No

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