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Gut Microbiome Studies in Patients With POEMS Syndrome and Other Plasma Cell Disorders

United States240 participantsStarted 2021-12-29

Plain-language summary

A Study to Evaluate Gut Microbiome with POEMS Syndrome and Other Plasma Cell Disorders

Who can participate

Age range

18 Years

Sex

ALL

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AI-rewrites the medical criteria so a patient or caregiver can understand them. Always confirm with the trial site.

Inclusion Criteria: * Diagnosed with POEMS syndrome (newly diagnosed or in remission) or with newly diagnosed multiple myeloma (MM), monoclonal gammopathy of undetermined significance (MGUS), amyloid light chain (AL) amyloidosis or healthy controls from their households Exclusion Criteria: * Age under 18 years * Pregnancy * Substance abuse * Antibiotics use or gastrointestinal endoscopy in the 3 months prior to the study participation * Chronic gastrointestinal disorder * Gastrointestinal surgeries in the past 2 years * Chemotherapy (including anti-plasma cell treatment and steroids) or radiation treatment for cancer within the last 2 years or active cancer (other than plasma cell disorder)

Questions worth asking your doctor

Bring these to your next appointment. They're a starting point for a shared conversation — not a sign you qualify or a recommendation to enrol.

1Based on my diagnosis and history, is this trial worth exploring for me — or is there a standard treatment we should try first?
2What does this trial's phase tell us about how much is already known about its safety and benefit?
3What would taking part actually involve for me — visits, tests, time, and travel?
4What are the known and possible risks or side effects I should weigh, and how would they be monitored?
5If this trial isn't the right fit, what other options or trials would you suggest I look into?

Generated to help you prepare — always confirm anything about your own eligibility and care with the study team and your doctor.

Questions for the trial coordinator

The trial coordinator is the person who runs the study day to day. These cover the practical side — logistics, costs, and what taking part would actually mean for your life. The study team confirms whether you meet the criteria; these are questions to ask, not a sign you qualify.

1What does taking part actually involve week to week — how many visits, where, and how long does each one take?
2What costs are covered by the study, and what might I have to pay for myself, including travel, parking, or time off work?
3What happens during screening, and what happens if the study team confirms I don't meet the criteria after those tests?
4Who pays for the scans, blood work, and other tests the trial requires — the study, my insurance, or me?
5How will being in the trial affect my regular care, and will my own doctor stay informed and involved?
6Can I leave the trial at any point if I change my mind, and what would happen to my care if I do?

A starting point for the conversation — always confirm anything about your own eligibility, costs, and care with the study team and your doctor.

What they're measuring

Gut Microbiome characteristics in patients with POEMS syndrome and other plasma cell disorders

Timeframe: Baseline

Trial details

NCT IDNCT06252948

SponsorMayo Clinic

Sponsor typeOTHER

Study typeOBSERVATIONAL

Primary completion2028-12-01

Contact for this trial

Laura Hawkins

507-538-1308 hawkins.laura@mayo.edu

View on ClinicalTrials.gov More Plasma Cell Disorders trials

Who can participate

Age range

18 Years

Sex

ALL

See this in plain English?

AI-rewrites the medical criteria so a patient or caregiver can understand them. Always confirm with the trial site.