Ulcerative ColitisPhase 1/2NCT02227342
Fecal Microbiota Transplantation (FMT) in the Management of Active Ulcerative Colitis
A Phase 1/2 study testing Fecal Microbiota Transplant in people with Ulcerative Colitis, run by University of Alberta at 1 site in Canada.
Trial summary
Manipulation of the intestinal microbiota through FMT is a potential therapeutic target for IBD patients. Studies are now required to determine if repeated FMT can overcome the apparent immune response to FMT thereby maintaining sustained clinical improvement and remission. Read more about this study
- Who is it for?
- Ages 18 to 65 years
- Conditions the study is for
- Ulcerative Colitis
- What is being tested?
- Fecal Microbiota Transplant
- Could I receive a placebo?
- No, everyone receives an active treatment
- How many people
- 3 participants
- Where
- 1 siteCanada
- Study dates
- Jul 2014to Dec 2016
- Phase
- Phase 1/2
- Are there results?
- None posted in the registry
Key requirements
Who can take part, as listed by the sponsor. Only the study team can confirm whether you are eligible, so take this list to your doctor.
- Ages 18 to 65 years
- All sexes
- No healthy volunteers
- Adult, Older adult
Who may be able to join
- Age > 18 and < 65 years
- Diagnosis of UC for > 3 months but < 5 years prior to screening as determined by the investigators
- Those with mild to moderate UC
- Those who have failed maintenance therapy with stable doses of 5-ASA, azathioprine or 6 mercaptopurine (6-MP) for > 3 months
- Where applicable, those who are taking the following medications must be at a stable dose defined as:
- 5-ASA must be at a stable dose for 2 weeks ii) Prednisone up to 20 mg/d must be at a stable dose for 2 weeks iii) Budesonide up to 6 mg/d must be at a stable dose for 2 weeks iv) Azathioprine or 6-MP must be at a stable dose for > 8 weeks
- ability to provide informed consent
- evidence of active inflammation
Who cannot join
- Those whose disease is limited to the rectum (ie. proctitis)
- Those with colectomy or diverting ileostomy
- Those who are pregnancy or plan to be pregnant during the trial
- Those who are breastfeeding or plan to breast feed during the trial
- Those who are on or have previously failed a biological agent
- Those with an active infection requiring antibiotic therapy
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- Those with positive stool cultures for known pathogens such as E coli, Salmonella, Shigella, Yersinia, Campylobacter, and Clostridium difficile toxin within 2 weeks of enrollment
- Those with positive CMV on colonic tissue biopsy within 2 weeks of screening
- Those with allergy to ciprofloxacin and metronidazole
- Those with colonic mucosal dysplasia
Trial locations and contacts
1 site in 1 country.
About this study
Official title: A Prospective, Single Center, Open Label Trial of Fecal Microbiota Transplantation (FMT) in the Management of Active Ulcerative Colitis
Manipulation of the intestinal microbiota through FMT is a potential therapeutic target for IBD patients. Studies are now required to determine if repeated FMT can overcome the apparent immune response to FMT thereby maintaining sustained clinical improvement and remission. Prior to a large randomized controlled trial of FMT in UC we will carry out a feasibility study to determine if serial FMTs can sustain a clinical response and maintain stability of transplanted microbiota.
Read the detailed description
same as above
- Conditions
- Ulcerative Colitis
- Being tested
- Fecal Microbiota Transplant
- Medical subject headings
- Colitis, Ulcerative
What participants receive
What participants receive. In a randomised study each person is assigned to one group by chance.
Fecal Microbiota TransplantBiological
serial FMT
| Study group | Role | What they receive |
|---|---|---|
| Fecal Microbiota Transplantation | Experimental | serial Fecal Microbiota Transplantation Receives: Biological: Fecal Microbiota Transplant |
What is being measured
The primary outcome is the main question the study is designed to answer.
Mayo score reduction
Patients with at least 3 point reduction in partial Mayo scoring index at week 12 and at week 32 in the extension phase.
Measured: 12 and 32 weeks
Timeline
From the start of the study to its completion; the mark is today. Estimated dates are the sponsor’s plan.
- First posted28 Aug 2014 (estimated)
- Study startJul 2014
- Primary completionDec 2016
- Study completionDec 2016
Resources
- Official record on ClinicalTrials.govThe registry entry this page is built from, with its full change history.
- Other trials for Ulcerative ColitisStudies of the same condition, open and under way.
- More trials run by University of AlbertaThe sponsor's other registered studies.
- What the trial phases meanHow a treatment moves from first tests in people to approval.
More details
For doctors and researchers: how the study is designed, who runs it, and its registry IDs.
Study design
- Study type
- Interventional
- Phase
- Phase 1/2
- Primary purpose
- Treatment
- Allocation
- Not applicable
- Intervention model
- Single group
- Masking
- None (open label)
- Enrolment
- 3 participants (actual)
Sponsor and investigators
- Lead sponsor
- University of Alberta
- Sponsor type
- University, hospital or other
- Responsible party
- Principal investigator, Dina Kao, University of Alberta
- Investigators
- Dina Kao, MD, Principal investigator, University of Alberta
IDs, dates and publications
- ClinicalTrials.gov ID
- NCT02227342
- Sponsor's protocol ID
- 47056
- Status last verified
- Dec 2016
- First submitted
- 22 Jul 2014
- Last updated
- 14 Dec 2016
- Results posted
- No
- Data monitoring committee
- Yes
Study at a glance
From the registry record, last updated by the sponsor on 14 Dec 2016. Recruitment status is as the sponsor reported it: confirm with the study team.
- Official title
- A Prospective, Single Center, Open Label Trial of Fecal Microbiota Transplantation (FMT) in the Management of Active Ulcerative Colitis
- ClinicalTrials.gov ID
- NCT02227342
- Acronym / sponsor ID
- 47056
- Conditions
- Ulcerative Colitis
- Phase
- Phase 1/2
- Study type
- Interventional
- Recruitment status
- Completed
- Enrolment
- 3 participants (actual)
- Lead sponsor
- University of AlbertaUniversity, hospital or other
- Study start
- Jul 2014
- Primary completion
- Dec 2016 (actual)
- Study completion
- Dec 2016 (actual)
- First posted
- 28 Aug 2014 (estimated)
- Results
- Not posted in the source record
Clinical summary
The research question as the sponsor registered it. This describes what the study plans to test, not what it found.
Manipulation of the intestinal microbiota through FMT is a potential therapeutic target for IBD patients. Studies are now required to determine if repeated FMT can overcome the apparent immune response to FMT thereby maintaining sustained clinical improvement and remission. Prior to a large randomized controlled trial of FMT in UC we will carry out a feasibility study to determine if serial FMTs can sustain a clinical response and maintain stability of transplanted microbiota.
Detailed description
same as above
Study design
- Primary purpose
- Treatment
- Allocation
- Not applicable
- Intervention model
- Single group
- Masking
- None (open label)
- Number of arms
- 1
| Arm | Type | Receives |
|---|---|---|
| Fecal Microbiota Transplantation | Experimental | Biological: Fecal Microbiota Transplantserial Fecal Microbiota Transplantation |
Who may qualify
- Ages
- 18 to 65 years
- Sex
- All
- Healthy volunteers
- Not accepted
- Age groups
- Adult, Older adult
Key inclusion criteria (8 listed)
- Age > 18 and < 65 years
- Diagnosis of UC for > 3 months but < 5 years prior to screening as determined by the investigators
- Those with mild to moderate UC
- Those who have failed maintenance therapy with stable doses of 5-ASA, azathioprine or 6 mercaptopurine (6-MP) for > 3 months
- Where applicable, those who are taking the following medications must be at a stable dose defined as:
Key exclusion criteria (10 listed)
- Those whose disease is limited to the rectum (ie. proctitis)
- Those with colectomy or diverting ileostomy
- Those who are pregnancy or plan to be pregnant during the trial
- Those who are breastfeeding or plan to breast feed during the trial
- Those who are on or have previously failed a biological agent
Eligibility is decided by the study team after screening; this overview does not establish that a patient qualifies. Full inclusion and exclusion criteria.
Interventions
| Intervention | Type | Arms |
|---|---|---|
| Fecal Microbiota Transplantserial FMT | Biological | Fecal Microbiota Transplantation |
Primary outcome
Mayo score reduction
Time frame: 12 and 32 weeks
Patients with at least 3 point reduction in partial Mayo scoring index at week 12 and at week 32 in the extension phase.
Results and safety
The study is completed, but results are not available in the source record. That does not mean the treatment did or did not work.
Research links
- Official record on ClinicalTrials.govLast updated by the sponsor 14 Dec 2016.
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Referral and contact
AzTrials does not enrol participants or take referrals. Contact the study team or a site listed below; they decide who can take part. This study is not recruiting at the moment.
Dina Kao, MD principal investigator
University of Alberta
1 site in 1 country: see every site and its status.
Questions about this trial
What is this clinical trial studying?
A Phase 1/2 study testing Fecal Microbiota Transplant in people with Ulcerative Colitis, run by University of Alberta at 1 site in Canada.
The full registered description is in the About this study section and the official record.
Who may be eligible to take part?
The sponsor lists 8 inclusion and 10 exclusion criteria. Eligibility is decided by the study team after screening, so read the full criteria and contact a listed site.
Is this clinical trial currently recruiting?
The record says: finished, as of the sponsor's last update on 14 Dec 2016. Status can change between updates, so confirm with the study contact before making plans.
Where is the study taking place?
The record lists 1 site in Canada. Whether a site is taking part right now should be confirmed with that site. See every site.
What are the possible benefits and risks?
They depend on the study and the treatment, and no study can promise a benefit. The study team explains the known risks during informed consent, before anyone joins; the record itself does not list them.
What does this combined phase mean?
Phase 1 studies test a treatment in a small group of people for the first time or in a new way, mainly to check safety and find the right dose.
Phase 2 studies give the treatment to a larger group to see whether it has the intended effect and to keep checking safety.
Not every study follows the same path, and some studies (observational studies, device studies) have no phase.
Are results available for this study?
The study is completed, but results are not available in the source record. That does not mean the treatment did or did not work.
How can a doctor refer a patient or contact the research team?
The record lists no contact. The official record names the sponsor, who can be asked directly. AzTrials does not enrol participants or take referrals.
What does the primary outcome measure?
Mayo score reduction (time frame: 12 and 32 weeks). It is what the study was designed to measure, not a finding.
Where can I read the original study information?
Does a listing mean the treatment is approved or proven to work?
No. A listing means the study is registered. It does not show that the treatment is safe, works, or is approved by a regulator.
How often is this information updated?
AzTrials copies changed records from ClinicalTrials.gov every night and reloads the whole registry every week. The sponsor last updated this record on 14 Dec 2016; AzTrials last refreshed its copy on 8 Nov 2026.