MICRO study
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Description
Thepurpose of this study is to collect and store data samples, such as stoolsamples, mouth swabs and saliva specimens for research about the microbiome.The microbiome is a collection of the microbes, or very small forms of life,that live on and inside the human body.
Eligibility and criteria
What to expect
This study will enroll male and female subjects of anyage who have weakened immune systems, such as patientsundergoing stem cell transplant and those receiving treatment for cancer. Participants are asked to provide stoolsamples, saliva samples, and mouth swab samples for up to six months aroundtheir treatment. The study team willalso review participantsâ medical records, and retrieve/save any leftoversamples that are collected as a part of normal care.   Â
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