Ulcerative ColitisPhase 1NCT02516384
Fecal Microbiota Transplantation (FMT) in the Management of Ulcerative Colitis (UC)
A Phase 1 study testing Fecal Microbiota Transplantation in people with Ulcerative Colitis, run by Weill Medical College of Cornell University at 1 site in United States.
Trial summary
Inflammatory bowel disease is a condition caused by gastrointestinal immune system dysregulation and affected by both genetic and environmental factors. Differences in intestinal bacteria exist between IBD patients and healthy controls, but the role of intestinal bacteria in the development and treatment of IBD… Read more about this study
- Who is it for?
- Ages 18 years and older
- Conditions the study is for
- Ulcerative Colitis
- What is being tested?
- Fecal Microbiota Transplantation
- Could I receive a placebo?
- No, everyone receives an active treatment
- How many people
- 20 participants
- Where
- 1 siteUnited States
- Study dates
- 1 Oct 2016to 31 Jan 2017
- Phase
- Phase 1
- 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 years and older
- All sexes
- No healthy volunteers
- Adult, Older adult
Who may be able to join
- Patients with biopsy proven ulcerative colitis (UC), including those with inadequately controlled UC (flare) as defined by failure of standard medical therapy, steroid-dependence, and/or need for escalation of medical care as determined by severity index (Mayo Score), endoscopic or histologic study, and/or medical provider
- Have active disease, defined with a Mayo Score > 3 and Mayo endoscopic subscore >1
- Subjects whom the investigator believes can and will comply with the requirements of the protocol
- Able to provide informed written consent.
Who cannot join
- Biopsy-proven Crohn's disease or indeterminate colitis
- Acute abdomen or other clinical emergencies requiring emergent management (for example: stricture, bowel obstruction, perforation and/or abscess)
- Primary sclerosing cholangitis (PSC)
- Pregnancy
- Concurrent Clostridium difficile infection or other known infection
- Prior history of fecal microbiota transplantation
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- Other causes of diarrhea, including but not limited to tube feeds and medications (for example, kayaxelate, metformin, lactulose, laxatives, magnesium)
- Major congenital defects
- Subjects with recent malignancy in the last 5 years, excluding non-melanoma skin malignancies
- Anaphylactic reactions to any foods
- Any antibiotic use within the last 3 months
- Subject having any other condition that, in the opinion of the investigator, would jeopardize the safety or rights of the participant participating in the study, would make it unlikely for the participant to complete the study, or would confound the study
Trial locations and contacts
1 site in 1 country.
United States1 site
Weill Cornell Medical College
New York, New York, 10021
About this study
Inflammatory bowel disease is a condition caused by gastrointestinal immune system dysregulation and affected by both genetic and environmental factors. Differences in intestinal bacteria exist between IBD patients and healthy controls, but the role of intestinal bacteria in the development and treatment of IBD remains largely unknown. Fecal microbiota transplantation (FMT) is the transfer of gastrointestinal bacteria from a healthy donor to a patient with altered microbial diversity with the intent of restoring a normal bacterial balance. Most studies focus on its use in treating Clostridium difficile (CDI), an infection characterized by dysbiosis. Given the role of dysbiosis in IBD, the investigators hypothesize that FMT may be beneficial in IBD. The purpose of this study is to prospectively examine the safety of FMT in the management of ulcerative colitis (UC).
Read the detailed description
Ulcerative colitis (UC) is a chronic inflammatory bowel disease (IBD) with significant morbidity and mortality. Current therapies remain limited by side effects and loss of response over time, and there is an ongoing need for new therapies. Fecal microbiota transplantation (FMT), which has proven to be safe and effective in the management of Clostridium difficile infection (CDI) has been proposed as a therapy for UC. There have been studies examining the role of FMT in UC, but they have shown mixed results, and have not examined the underlying immunologic and microbial changes to explain how and why FMT works from specific donors and in certain recipients. Furthermore, no studies have examined the long-term safety of FMT in patients with UC. This proposal aims to examine: (a) the short- and long-term safety of FMT in patients with UC, (b) the efficacy of FMT as a therapy for mild-moderate UC, and (c) the microbial and immunologic changes that occur after FMT, to help understand how and why it works in this group of patients.
- Conditions
- Ulcerative Colitis
- Being tested
- Fecal Microbiota Transplantation
- Keywords
- Fecal Microbiota Transplantation, Ulcerative Colitis
- 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 TransplantationBiological
We will use fecal microbiota transplantation (FMT), with fecal material obtained from OpenBiome or donor directed, to assess safety (as primary outcome) and efficacy (as secondary outcome) in adult (>18 year old) patients with active ulcerative colitis (UC).
| Study group | Role | What they receive |
|---|---|---|
| Fecal Microbiota Transplantation | Experimental | Individuals with Ulcerative Colitis will undergo a fecal microbiota transplantation. Receives: Biological: Fecal Microbiota Transplantation |
What is being measured
The primary outcome is the main question the study is designed to answer.
Safety post-FMT as determined by interview for adverse events
Patient information regarding adverse events and safety of FMT for UC will be collected throughout the study period, including day 0, weeks 1, 2, 4, 6, 12 24, and then every 6 months until 36 months post-FMT. Throughout the study period, patients will be assessed for safety with questions regarding general well-being (such as "how have you been feeling?"), as well as specific questions to evaluate for occurrence of adverse events. Patients will also be questioned regarding stool form and frequency, presence of abdominal pain, fevers and subjective well-being.
Measured: 36 months post-FMT
Secondary outcomes (9)
Clinical remission
Defined by Mayo score ≤ 2 without any subscore >1, and Mayo endoscopic subscore 0-1
Measured: 2, 4 and 12 weeks post fecal microbiota transplantation
Clinical Response
Defined by decrease in Mayo score by 3 points, decrease in bleeding subscore by 1, or absolute subscore of 0-1
Measured: 2, 4 and 12 weeks post fecal microbiota transplantation
Progression of disease defined by initiation of anti-TNF agents
Initiation of anti-TNF agents (such as infliximab, adalimumab, certolizumab), vedolizumab, steroids. Includes time gap until additional agents are started
Measured: 2, 4 and 12 weeks post fecal microbiota transplantation
Progression of disease defined by increase in dosages of current UC medications
Increase in dosages of current ulcerative colitis specific medications
Measured: 2, 4 and 12 weeks post fecal microbiota transplantation
Progression of disease defined by time to colectomy
Time to colectomy rates and increase in time to colectomy
Measured: up to three year follow-up period post fecal microbiota transplantation
Death secondary to UC
Time to death secondary to ulcerative colitis
Measured: Anytime during the three year follow-up period post fecal microbiota transplantation
Progression of disease defined by clinical flare
Time to next flare
Measured: 2, 4 and 12 weeks post fecal microbiota transplantation
Microbial changes
- Alterations in microbial profiles as defined by sequence of genetic material from fecal material.
Measured: 0, 2 and 4 weeks post fecal microbiota transplantation
Immunological changes
- Alterations in immune cell function as defined by RNA sequencing and flow cytometry
Measured: 0, 2 and 4 weeks post fecal microbiota transplantation
Timeline
From the start of the study to its completion; the mark is today. Estimated dates are the sponsor’s plan.
- First posted5 Aug 2015 (estimated)
- Study start1 Oct 2016
- Primary completion31 Dec 2016
- Study completion31 Jan 2017
Resources
- Official record on ClinicalTrials.govThe registry entry this page is built from, with its full change history.
- Publications (15)Papers the sponsor has linked to this study.
- Other trials for Ulcerative ColitisStudies of the same condition, open and under way.
- More trials run by Weill Medical College of Cornell UniversityThe 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
- Primary purpose
- Treatment
- Allocation
- Not applicable
- Intervention model
- Single group
- Masking
- None (open label)
- Enrolment
- 20 participants (actual)
Sponsor and investigators
- Lead sponsor
- Weill Medical College of Cornell University
- Sponsor type
- University, hospital or other
- Responsible party
- Sponsor
- Investigators
- Carl V Crawford, MD, Principal investigator, Weill Medical College of Cornell University
IDs, dates and publications
- ClinicalTrials.gov ID
- NCT02516384
- Sponsor's protocol ID
- 1404014982
- Status last verified
- Feb 2018
- First submitted
- 29 Jul 2015
- Last updated
- 22 Feb 2018
- Results posted
- No
- Data monitoring committee
- Yes
- Individual data sharing
- No
Publications
Damman CJ, Miller SI, Surawicz CM, Zisman TL. The microbiome and inflammatory bowel disease: is there a therapeutic role for fecal microbiota transplantation? Am J Gastroenterol. 2012 Oct;107(10):1452-9. doi: 10.1038/ajg.2012.93.
PubMed 23034604Hanauer SB. Inflammatory bowel disease: epidemiology, pathogenesis, and therapeutic opportunities. Inflamm Bowel Dis. 2006 Jan;12 Suppl 1:S3-9. doi: 10.1097/01.mib.0000195385.19268.68.
PubMed 16378007Sartor RB, Muehlbauer M. Microbial host interactions in IBD: implications for pathogenesis and therapy. Curr Gastroenterol Rep. 2007 Dec;9(6):497-507. doi: 10.1007/s11894-007-0066-4.
PubMed 18377803Loftus EV Jr. Clinical epidemiology of inflammatory bowel disease: Incidence, prevalence, and environmental influences. Gastroenterology. 2004 May;126(6):1504-17. doi: 10.1053/j.gastro.2004.01.063.
PubMed 15168363Kunde S, Pham A, Bonczyk S, Crumb T, Duba M, Conrad H Jr, Cloney D, Kugathasan S. Safety, tolerability, and clinical response after fecal transplantation in children and young adults with ulcerative colitis. J Pediatr Gastroenterol Nutr. 2013 Jun;56(6):597-601. doi: 10.1097/MPG.0b013e318292fa0d.
PubMed 23542823Bennet JD, Brinkman M. Treatment of ulcerative colitis by implantation of normal colonic flora. Lancet. 1989 Jan 21;1(8630):164. doi: 10.1016/s0140-6736(89)91183-5. No abstract available.
PubMed 2563083van Nood E, Vrieze A, Nieuwdorp M, Fuentes S, Zoetendal EG, de Vos WM, Visser CE, Kuijper EJ, Bartelsman JF, Tijssen JG, Speelman P, Dijkgraaf MG, Keller JJ. Duodenal infusion of donor feces for recurrent Clostridium difficile. N Engl J Med. 2013 Jan 31;368(5):407-15. doi: 10.1056/NEJMoa1205037. Epub 2013 Jan 16.
PubMed 23323867Borody TJ, Campbell J. Fecal microbiota transplantation: techniques, applications, and issues. Gastroenterol Clin North Am. 2012 Dec;41(4):781-803. doi: 10.1016/j.gtc.2012.08.008.
PubMed 23101687Nagalingam NA, Lynch SV. Role of the microbiota in inflammatory bowel diseases. Inflamm Bowel Dis. 2012 May;18(5):968-84. doi: 10.1002/ibd.21866. Epub 2011 Sep 20.
PubMed 21936031Vermeire S JM, Verbeke K, al e. Pilot study on the safety and efficacy of faecal microbiota transplantation in refractory crohn's disease. Gastroenterology 2012, 142:S360.
Angelberger S LC, Gratzer C, al. e. Fecal transplantation in patients with moderately to severely chronic active ulcerative colitis (UC). ECCO Conference Abstracts 2012:P374
Kump PK, Grochenig HP, Lackner S, Trajanoski S, Reicht G, Hoffmann KM, Deutschmann A, Wenzl HH, Petritsch W, Krejs GJ, Gorkiewicz G, Hogenauer C. Alteration of intestinal dysbiosis by fecal microbiota transplantation does not induce remission in patients with chronic active ulcerative colitis. Inflamm Bowel Dis. 2013 Sep;19(10):2155-65. doi: 10.1097/MIB.0b013e31829ea325.
PubMed 23899544Greenberg A AO, Shelton C, Brandt L. Long-term Follow-up Study of Fecal Microbiota Transplantation (FMT) for Inflammatory Bowel Disease (IBD). Am J Gastroenterol 2013, 108:S540.
Brandt L AO, Greenberg A, et al. Safety of Fecal Microbiota Transplantation (FMT) in Immunocompromised (Ic) Patients with Inflammatory Bowel Disease (IBD). Am J Gastroenterol 2013, 108:S556.
Lima SF, Gogokhia L, Viladomiu M, Chou L, Putzel G, Jin WB, Pires S, Guo CJ, Gerardin Y, Crawford CV, Jacob V, Scherl E, Brown SE, Hambor J, Longman RS. Transferable Immunoglobulin A-Coated Odoribacter splanchnicus in Responders to Fecal Microbiota Transplantation for Ulcerative Colitis Limits Colonic Inflammation. Gastroenterology. 2022 Jan;162(1):166-178. doi: 10.1053/j.gastro.2021.09.061. Epub 2021 Oct 2.
PubMed 34606847
Study at a glance
From the registry record, last updated by the sponsor on 22 Feb 2018. Recruitment status is as the sponsor reported it: confirm with the study team.
- Official title
- Fecal Microbiota Transplantation (FMT) in the Management of Ulcerative Colitis (UC)
- ClinicalTrials.gov ID
- NCT02516384
- Acronym / sponsor ID
- 1404014982
- Conditions
- Ulcerative Colitis
- Keywords
- Fecal Microbiota Transplantation, Ulcerative Colitis
- Phase
- Phase 1
- Study type
- Interventional
- Recruitment status
- Completed
- Enrolment
- 20 participants (actual)
- Lead sponsor
- Weill Medical College of Cornell UniversityUniversity, hospital or other
- Study start
- 1 Oct 2016 (actual)
- Primary completion
- 31 Dec 2016 (actual)
- Study completion
- 31 Jan 2017 (actual)
- First posted
- 5 Aug 2015 (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.
Inflammatory bowel disease is a condition caused by gastrointestinal immune system dysregulation and affected by both genetic and environmental factors. Differences in intestinal bacteria exist between IBD patients and healthy controls, but the role of intestinal bacteria in the development and treatment of IBD remains largely unknown. Fecal microbiota transplantation (FMT) is the transfer of gastrointestinal bacteria from a healthy donor to a patient with altered microbial diversity with the intent of restoring a normal bacterial balance. Most studies focus on its use in treating Clostridium difficile (CDI), an infection characterized by dysbiosis. Given the role of dysbiosis in IBD, the investigators hypothesize that FMT may be beneficial in IBD. The purpose of this study is to prospectively examine the safety of FMT in the management of ulcerative colitis (UC).
Detailed description
Ulcerative colitis (UC) is a chronic inflammatory bowel disease (IBD) with significant morbidity and mortality. Current therapies remain limited by side effects and loss of response over time, and there is an ongoing need for new therapies. Fecal microbiota transplantation (FMT), which has proven to be safe and effective in the management of Clostridium difficile infection (CDI) has been proposed as a therapy for UC. There have been studies examining the role of FMT in UC, but they have shown mixed results, and have not examined the underlying immunologic and microbial changes to explain how and why FMT works from specific donors and in certain recipients. Furthermore, no studies have examined the long-term safety of FMT in patients with UC. This proposal aims to examine: (a) the short- and long-term safety of FMT in patients with UC, (b) the efficacy of FMT as a therapy for mild-moderate UC, and (c) the microbial and immunologic changes that occur after FMT, to help understand how and why it works in this group of patients.
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 TransplantationIndividuals with Ulcerative Colitis will undergo a fecal microbiota transplantation. |
Who may qualify
- Ages
- 18 years and older
- Sex
- All
- Healthy volunteers
- Not accepted
- Age groups
- Adult, Older adult
Key inclusion criteria (4 listed)
- Patients with biopsy proven ulcerative colitis (UC), including those with inadequately controlled UC (flare) as defined by failure of standard medical therapy, steroid-dependence, and/or need for escalation of medical care as determined by severity index (Mayo Score), endoscopic or histologic study, and/or medical provider
- Have active disease, defined with a Mayo Score > 3 and Mayo endoscopic subscore >1
- Subjects whom the investigator believes can and will comply with the requirements of the protocol
- Able to provide informed written consent.
Key exclusion criteria (12 listed)
- Biopsy-proven Crohn's disease or indeterminate colitis
- Acute abdomen or other clinical emergencies requiring emergent management (for example: stricture, bowel obstruction, perforation and/or abscess)
- Primary sclerosing cholangitis (PSC)
- Pregnancy
- Concurrent Clostridium difficile infection or other known infection
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 TransplantationWe will use fecal microbiota transplantation (FMT), with fecal material obtained from OpenBiome or donor directed, to assess safety (as primary outcome) and efficacy (as secondary outcome) in adult (>18 year old) patients with active ulcerative colitis (UC). | Biological | Fecal Microbiota Transplantation |
Primary outcome
Safety post-FMT as determined by interview for adverse events
Time frame: 36 months post-FMT
Patient information regarding adverse events and safety of FMT for UC will be collected throughout the study period, including day 0, weeks 1, 2, 4, 6, 12 24, and then every 6 months until 36 months post-FMT. Throughout the study period, patients will be assessed for safety with questions regarding general well-being (such as "how have you been feeling?"), as well as specific questions to evaluate for occurrence of adverse events. Patients will also be questioned regarding stool form and frequency, presence of abdominal pain, fevers and subjective well-being.
9 secondary outcomes
Clinical remission
Time frame: 2, 4 and 12 weeks post fecal microbiota transplantation
Clinical Response
Time frame: 2, 4 and 12 weeks post fecal microbiota transplantation
Progression of disease defined by initiation of anti-TNF agents
Time frame: 2, 4 and 12 weeks post fecal microbiota transplantation
Progression of disease defined by increase in dosages of current UC medications
Time frame: 2, 4 and 12 weeks post fecal microbiota transplantation
Progression of disease defined by time to colectomy
Time frame: up to three year follow-up period post fecal microbiota transplantation
Death secondary to UC
Time frame: Anytime during the three year follow-up period post fecal microbiota transplantation
Progression of disease defined by clinical flare
Time frame: 2, 4 and 12 weeks post fecal microbiota transplantation
Microbial changes
Time frame: 0, 2 and 4 weeks post fecal microbiota transplantation
Immunological changes
Time frame: 0, 2 and 4 weeks post fecal microbiota transplantation
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 22 Feb 2018.
- Background: PubMed 23034604Damman CJ, Miller SI, Surawicz CM, Zisman TL. The microbiome and inflammatory bowel disease: is there a therapeutic role for fecal microbiota transplantation? Am J Gastroenterol. 2012 Oct;107(10):1452-9. doi: 10.1038/ajg.2012.93.
- Background: PubMed 16378007Hanauer SB. Inflammatory bowel disease: epidemiology, pathogenesis, and therapeutic opportunities. Inflamm Bowel Dis. 2006 Jan;12 Suppl 1:S3-9. doi: 10.1097/01.mib.0000195385.19268.68.
- Background: PubMed 18377803Sartor RB, Muehlbauer M. Microbial host interactions in IBD: implications for pathogenesis and therapy. Curr Gastroenterol Rep. 2007 Dec;9(6):497-507. doi: 10.1007/s11894-007-0066-4.
- Background: PubMed 15168363Loftus EV Jr. Clinical epidemiology of inflammatory bowel disease: Incidence, prevalence, and environmental influences. Gastroenterology. 2004 May;126(6):1504-17. doi: 10.1053/j.gastro.2004.01.063.
- Background: PubMed 23542823Kunde S, Pham A, Bonczyk S, Crumb T, Duba M, Conrad H Jr, Cloney D, Kugathasan S. Safety, tolerability, and clinical response after fecal transplantation in children and young adults with ulcerative colitis. J Pediatr Gastroenterol Nutr. 2013 Jun;56(6):597-601. doi: 10.1097/MPG.0b013e318292fa0d.
- Background: PubMed 2563083Bennet JD, Brinkman M. Treatment of ulcerative colitis by implantation of normal colonic flora. Lancet. 1989 Jan 21;1(8630):164. doi: 10.1016/s0140-6736(89)91183-5. No abstract available.
- Background: PubMed 23323867van Nood E, Vrieze A, Nieuwdorp M, Fuentes S, Zoetendal EG, de Vos WM, Visser CE, Kuijper EJ, Bartelsman JF, Tijssen JG, Speelman P, Dijkgraaf MG, Keller JJ. Duodenal infusion of donor feces for recurrent Clostridium difficile. N Engl J Med. 2013 Jan 31;368(5):407-15. doi: 10.1056/NEJMoa1205037. Epub 2013 Jan 16.
- Background: PubMed 23101687Borody TJ, Campbell J. Fecal microbiota transplantation: techniques, applications, and issues. Gastroenterol Clin North Am. 2012 Dec;41(4):781-803. doi: 10.1016/j.gtc.2012.08.008.
- Background: PubMed 21936031Nagalingam NA, Lynch SV. Role of the microbiota in inflammatory bowel diseases. Inflamm Bowel Dis. 2012 May;18(5):968-84. doi: 10.1002/ibd.21866. Epub 2011 Sep 20.
- BackgroundVermeire S JM, Verbeke K, al e. Pilot study on the safety and efficacy of faecal microbiota transplantation in refractory crohn's disease. Gastroenterology 2012, 142:S360.
- BackgroundAngelberger S LC, Gratzer C, al. e. Fecal transplantation in patients with moderately to severely chronic active ulcerative colitis (UC). ECCO Conference Abstracts 2012:P374
- Background: PubMed 23899544Kump PK, Grochenig HP, Lackner S, Trajanoski S, Reicht G, Hoffmann KM, Deutschmann A, Wenzl HH, Petritsch W, Krejs GJ, Gorkiewicz G, Hogenauer C. Alteration of intestinal dysbiosis by fecal microbiota transplantation does not induce remission in patients with chronic active ulcerative colitis. Inflamm Bowel Dis. 2013 Sep;19(10):2155-65. doi: 10.1097/MIB.0b013e31829ea325.
- Individual participant dataSharing planned: No
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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.
Carl V Crawford, MD principal investigator
Weill Medical College of Cornell University
1 site in 1 country: see every site and its status.
Questions about this trial
What is this clinical trial studying?
A Phase 1 study testing Fecal Microbiota Transplantation in people with Ulcerative Colitis, run by Weill Medical College of Cornell University at 1 site in United States.
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 4 inclusion and 12 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 22 Feb 2018. 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 United States. 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 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.
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?
Safety post-FMT as determined by interview for adverse events (time frame: 36 months post-FMT). It is what the study was designed to measure, not a finding.
Where can I read the original study information?
On the ClinicalTrials.gov record for NCT02516384, which also lists 15 linked publications.
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 22 Feb 2018.