Implementing non-invasive biospecimen collection in gynecologic oncology: Insights from a prospective gut microbiome feasibility study
Non-invasive stool biospecimen collection was feasible in ambulatory gynecologic oncology practice. Provider engagement meaningfully influenced participation in stool kit collection. Stool kit return remained a key attrition point after initial patient acceptance.
Authors
- Julia Chalif (ORCID: https://orcid.org/0000-0002-2477-4858)
- Daniel Spakowicz (ORCID: https://orcid.org/0000-0003-2314-6435)
- Jessica Fulton (ORCID: https://orcid.org/0009-0005-5435-5434)
- Casey M. Cosgrove (ORCID: https://orcid.org/0009-0003-1056-9938)
- Laura Monovich
- David E. Cohn (ORCID: https://orcid.org/0000-0002-3036-6172)
- Christa Irene Nagel (ORCID: https://orcid.org/0000-0001-6454-6246)
- Reed O'Connor
- Jessica Velasquez
- Catherine Moruzzi
- Yogita Mehra
- Laura M. Chambers
- David M. O'Malley
- Larry J. Copeland
Institutions
- The Ohio State University Comprehensive Cancer Center – Arthur G. James Cancer Hospital and Richard J. Solove Research Institute (US)
- The Ohio State University (US)
Publication Details
- Journal
- Gynecologic Oncology
- Published
- 2026-03-28
- DOI
- https://doi.org/10.1016/j.ygyno.2026.03.008
- Primary Topic
- Gut microbiota and health
- Type
- article
- Field-Weighted Citation Impact
- 0.00