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Irritable Bowel SyndromeNCT06201182

Efficacy of Fecal Microbiota Transplantation (FMT) in Irritable Bowel Syndrome (IBS)

A study testing FMT via rectal enema and FMT capsules in people with Irritable Bowel Syndrome, run by Thammasat University at 1 site in Thailand.

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Trial summary

The goal of this clinical trial is to determine efficacy of FMT via rectal enema and encapsulated FMT in patients with IBS in Thailand. The main question it aims to answer is: Does FMT provide better efficacy than placebo in IBS patients? Participants will be randomized into 3 groups: In placebo group, patients will… Read more about this study

Who is it for?
Ages 18 to 70 years
Conditions the study is for
Irritable Bowel Syndrome
What is being tested?
FMT via rectal enema and FMT capsules
Type of treatment
Pill or oral medicine
Could I receive a placebo?
Yes, some participants may receive a placebo
How many people
45 participants
Where
1 siteThailand
Study dates
19 Aug 2020to 19 Aug 2024
Phase
Interventional
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 70 years
  • All sexes
  • No healthy volunteers
  • Adult, Older adult

Who may be able to join

  • Patients aged 18-70 years with IBS diagnosed by Rome IV criteria
  • Patients who can provide written informed consent.

Who cannot join

  • Pregnant or breastfeeding women
  • Severe comorbidities: chronic kidney disease (GFR<15 ml/min), cirrhosis, cancer, etc.
  • Fecal incontinence
  • Immunocompromised patients
  • Taking probiotic, or fermented food
  • Discontinue medication for IBS <1 month prior to study inclusion

Trial locations and contacts

1 site in 1 country.

Natsuda Aumpan, MD contact

+66870494808

aumpan.natsuda@gmail.com

Ratha-korn Vilaichone, MD, PhD contact

+66891044488

vilaichone@hotmail.co.th

Thailand1 site, 1 recruiting
  • Thammasat University

    Pathum Thani, 12120

    Natsuda Aumpan, MD, +66870494808, aumpan.natsuda@gmail.com

    Recruiting

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About this study

Official title: Efficacy of Fecal Microbiota Transplantation (FMT) in Irritable Bowel Syndrome (IBS): A Randomized, Placebo-controlled, Double-blind Study

The goal of this clinical trial is to determine efficacy of FMT via rectal enema and encapsulated FMT in patients with IBS in Thailand. The main question it aims to answer is:

  • Does FMT provide better efficacy than placebo in IBS patients?
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Participants will be randomized into 3 groups:

  • In placebo group, patients will receive placebo capsules and placebo via enema.
  • In enema group, patients will receive placebo capsules and FMT via rectal enema.
  • In capsule group, patients will receive FMT capsules and placebo via rectal enema.

Researchers will compare FMT and placebo group to see if using FMT provides better efficacy for IBS patients than placebo. Moreover, researchers will compare efficacy of FMT capsules and FMT via rectal enema in IBS patients.

Read the detailed description

Irritable bowel syndrome (IBS) is a common functional bowel disorder defined by recurrent abdominal pain related to defecation or a change in bowel habit (1). Pathogenic mechanisms of IBS include gut microbial dysbiosis, low-grade mucosal inflammation, increased gut permeability, and altered gut-brain interaction (2). Dysbiosis is an imbalance of gut microbiota which can contribute to IBS. Emerging treatment approach for IBS aims to correct dysbiosis by modulation of intestinal microbiota (3).

Fecal microbiota transplantation (FMT) is an administration of feces from a healthy donor to the gastrointestinal tract of a recipient in order to restore balanced microbial flora (4). Correcting gut dysbiosis might be another target to improve IBS symptoms. Some previous randomized controlled trials demonstrated that FMT could provide clinical response in patients with IBS (5-7), whereas others reported no different outcome from placebo (8, 9). Most trials delivered FMT via more invasive routes such as colonoscopy or gastroscopy. There were few studies using less invasive methods, e.g., oral FMT capsules and FMT via rectal enema. Less invasive routes of FMT administration are needed to be evaluated so as to reduce risk and cost of endoscopy.

This study aimed to determine efficacy of FMT via rectal enema and encapsulated FMT compared with placebo in IBS patients in Thailand.

Being tested
FMT via rectal enema, FMT capsules, Placebo via rectal enema, Placebo capsules
Keywords
Fecal microbiota transplantation
Medical subject headings
Irritable Bowel Syndrome

What participants receive

What participants receive. In a randomised study each person is assigned to one group by chance.

  • FMT via rectal enemaDrug

    50 grams of FMT via rectal enema

  • FMT capsulesDrug

    FMT capsules given twice daily for 2 consecutive days

  • Placebo via rectal enemaDrug

    Placebo via rectal enema

  • Placebo capsulesDrug

    Placebo capsules given twice daily for 2 consecutive days

Study groups in NCT06201182
Study groupRoleWhat they receive
FMT rectal enemaExperimentalPatients will receive FMT via rectal enema and placebo capsules.
Receives: Drug: FMT via rectal enema; Drug: Placebo capsules
Encapsulated FMTExperimentalPatients will receive FMT capsules and placebo via rectal enema.
Receives: Drug: FMT capsules; Drug: Placebo via rectal enema
PlaceboPlacebo comparatorPatients will receive placebo capsules and placebo via rectal enema.
Receives: Drug: Placebo via rectal enema; Drug: Placebo capsules

What is being measured

The primary outcome is the main question the study is designed to answer.

  1. The proportion of responders

    Response is defined as a decrease in IBS-symptom severity score (IBS-SSS) more than 50 points from baseline.

    Measured: 4 weeks, 12 weeks

Secondary outcomes (3)
  1. Quality of life score

    Quality of life score will be assessed in both FMT and placebo groups

    Measured: 4 weeks, 12 weeks

  2. Adverse event

    Record adverse events during and after treatment

    Measured: 4 weeks, 12 weeks

  3. Changes in microbiota diversity before and after FMT

    Evaluate changes in microbiota diversity before and after FMT

    Measured: 4 weeks

Timeline

From the start of the study to its completion; the mark is today. Estimated dates are the sponsor’s plan.

  1. First posted11 Jan 2024
  2. Study start19 Aug 2020
  3. Primary completion19 Aug 2024 (estimated)
  4. Study completion19 Aug 2024 (estimated)

Resources

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 N/A
Primary purpose
Treatment
Allocation
Randomised
Intervention model
Parallel groups
Model description
Patients will be randomized into 3 groups: * In placebo group, patients will receive placebo capsules and placebo via enema. * In enema group, patients will receive placebo capsules and FMT via rectal enema. * In capsule group, patients will receive FMT capsules and placebo via rectal enema.
Masking
Triple blind
Who is masked
Participant, Care provider, Investigator
Enrolment
45 participants (estimated)
IDs, dates and publications
ClinicalTrials.gov ID
NCT06201182
Sponsor's protocol ID
MTU-EC-IM-1-080/63
Status last verified
Apr 2024
First submitted
30 Dec 2023
Last updated
15 Apr 2024
Results posted
No
Data monitoring committee
No
FDA-regulated drug
No
FDA-regulated device
No
Individual data sharing
No

Publications

  • Mearin F, Lacy BE, Chang L, Chey WD, Lembo AJ, Simren M, Spiller R. Bowel Disorders. Gastroenterology. 2016 Feb 18:S0016-5085(16)00222-5. doi: 10.1053/j.gastro.2016.02.031. Online ahead of print.

    PubMed 27144627
  • Holtmann GJ, Ford AC, Talley NJ. Pathophysiology of irritable bowel syndrome. Lancet Gastroenterol Hepatol. 2016 Oct;1(2):133-146. doi: 10.1016/S2468-1253(16)30023-1. Epub 2016 Sep 8.

    PubMed 28404070
  • Simren M, Barbara G, Flint HJ, Spiegel BM, Spiller RC, Vanner S, Verdu EF, Whorwell PJ, Zoetendal EG; Rome Foundation Committee. Intestinal microbiota in functional bowel disorders: a Rome foundation report. Gut. 2013 Jan;62(1):159-76. doi: 10.1136/gutjnl-2012-302167. Epub 2012 Jun 22.

    PubMed 22730468
  • Cammarota G, Ianiro G, Tilg H, Rajilic-Stojanovic M, Kump P, Satokari R, Sokol H, Arkkila P, Pintus C, Hart A, Segal J, Aloi M, Masucci L, Molinaro A, Scaldaferri F, Gasbarrini G, Lopez-Sanroman A, Link A, de Groot P, de Vos WM, Hogenauer C, Malfertheiner P, Mattila E, Milosavljevic T, Nieuwdorp M, Sanguinetti M, Simren M, Gasbarrini A; European FMT Working Group. European consensus conference on faecal microbiota transplantation in clinical practice. Gut. 2017 Apr;66(4):569-580. doi: 10.1136/gutjnl-2016-313017. Epub 2017 Jan 13.

    PubMed 28087657
  • El-Salhy M, Hatlebakk JG, Gilja OH, Brathen Kristoffersen A, Hausken T. Efficacy of faecal microbiota transplantation for patients with irritable bowel syndrome in a randomised, double-blind, placebo-controlled study. Gut. 2020 May;69(5):859-867. doi: 10.1136/gutjnl-2019-319630. Epub 2019 Dec 18.

    PubMed 31852769
  • Holvoet T, Joossens M, Vazquez-Castellanos JF, Christiaens E, Heyerick L, Boelens J, Verhasselt B, van Vlierberghe H, De Vos M, Raes J, De Looze D. Fecal Microbiota Transplantation Reduces Symptoms in Some Patients With Irritable Bowel Syndrome With Predominant Abdominal Bloating: Short- and Long-term Results From a Placebo-Controlled Randomized Trial. Gastroenterology. 2021 Jan;160(1):145-157.e8. doi: 10.1053/j.gastro.2020.07.013. Epub 2020 Jul 15.

    PubMed 32681922
  • Johnsen PH, Hilpusch F, Cavanagh JP, Leikanger IS, Kolstad C, Valle PC, Goll R. Faecal microbiota transplantation versus placebo for moderate-to-severe irritable bowel syndrome: a double-blind, randomised, placebo-controlled, parallel-group, single-centre trial. Lancet Gastroenterol Hepatol. 2018 Jan;3(1):17-24. doi: 10.1016/S2468-1253(17)30338-2. Epub 2017 Nov 1.

    PubMed 29100842
  • Halkjaer SI, Christensen AH, Lo BZS, Browne PD, Gunther S, Hansen LH, Petersen AM. Faecal microbiota transplantation alters gut microbiota in patients with irritable bowel syndrome: results from a randomised, double-blind placebo-controlled study. Gut. 2018 Dec;67(12):2107-2115. doi: 10.1136/gutjnl-2018-316434. Epub 2018 Jul 6.

    PubMed 29980607
  • Aroniadis OC, Brandt LJ, Oneto C, Feuerstadt P, Sherman A, Wolkoff AW, Kassam Z, Sadovsky RG, Elliott RJ, Budree S, Kim M, Keller MJ. Faecal microbiota transplantation for diarrhoea-predominant irritable bowel syndrome: a double-blind, randomised, placebo-controlled trial. Lancet Gastroenterol Hepatol. 2019 Sep;4(9):675-685. doi: 10.1016/S2468-1253(19)30198-0. Epub 2019 Jul 17.

    PubMed 31326345
  • Aumpan N, Chonprasertsuk S, Pornthisarn B, Siramolpiwat S, Bhanthumkomol P, Issariyakulkarn N, Gamnarai P, Bongkotvirawan P, Wongcha-Um A, Mahachai V, Vilaichone RK. Efficacy of encapsulated fecal microbiota transplantation and FMT via rectal enema for irritable bowel syndrome: a double-blind, randomized, placebo-controlled trial (CAP-ENEMA FMT Trial). Front Med (Lausanne). 2025 Sep 23;12:1648944. doi: 10.3389/fmed.2025.1648944. eCollection 2025.

    PubMed 41064515

Questions about this trial

What is this clinical trial studying?

A study testing FMT via rectal enema and FMT capsules in people with Irritable Bowel Syndrome, run by Thammasat University at 1 site in Thailand.

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 2 inclusion and 6 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: status not confirmed, as of the sponsor's last update on 15 Apr 2024. 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 Thailand. 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. Some participants in this study may receive a placebo. The study team explains the known risks during informed consent, before anyone joins; the record itself does not list them.

Are results available for this study?

Results are not available in the source record.

How can a doctor refer a patient or contact the research team?

Contact Natsuda Aumpan, MD (+66870494808, aumpan.natsuda@gmail.com), or a site near the patient. AzTrials does not enrol participants or take referrals.

What does the primary outcome measure?

The proportion of responders (time frame: 4 weeks, 12 weeks). 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 NCT06201182, which also lists 10 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 15 Apr 2024.

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