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ORIOME: Mouth and Nose Microorganisms in Childhood Cancer Patients

About this study

The human body is home to many tiny organisms such as bacteria, fungi and viruses. These organisms live in all parts of the body, including the nose and mouth. Scientists call this collection of tiny organisms the human microbiome.

Antibiotics and strong anti-cancer medicines, known as chemotherapy, change the microbiomes of cancer patients. This study will examine mycobiome changes in the noses and mouths of young cancer patients receiving chemotherapy or stem cell transplant at St. Jude Children’s Research Hospital.

Eligibility overview

This is a non-therapeutic clinical trial that is only open to St. Jude patients.

  • Between 4 and 21 years old
  • Newly confirmed diagnosis of acute myeloid leukemia (AML) or scheduled to receive conditioning for allogeneic hematopoietic stem cell transplantation within seven days
  • Receiving treatment at St. Jude Children’s Research Hospital

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Overview

Full title:

The Oronasal Microbiota in Pediatric Oncology Patients

Study goal:

The main purpose of this study is to learn more about the changes that occur in the mycobiome of the mouth and nose as a result of receiving cancer therapy.

Diagnosis:

Acute myeloid leukemia

Age:

Between 4 and 21 years old

Clinical trials categories:

Childhood Cancer Leukemia Acute Myeloid Leukemia (AML)

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