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Tests treatment safety and results for Crohn Disease
Official title Safety and Efficacy of Fecal Microbiota Transplantation
ClinicalTrials.gov ID: NCT04014413
What this study is testing
- What it's testing
- The gut microbiota is critical to health and functions with a level of complexity comparable to that of an organ system. Dysbiosis, or alterations of this gut microbiota ecology, have been implicated in a number of disease states.
- Which group you join is decided by chance.
A plain-language read of the study's public ClinicalTrials.gov listing. The study team confirms the details.
Who can take part
Adults
You may be able to join if
- Confirmed diagnosis of any of the following diseases:
- Crohn's disease
- Ulcerative colitis
- Celiac disease
- Irritable bowel syndrome
You likely can't join if
- Known contraindication to all FMT infusion method such as nasoduodenal tube insertion, oesophago-gastro-duodenoscopy (OGD), enteroscopy, colonoscopy...
- Any conditions that may render the how well it works of FMT or at the discretion of the investigators
- Current pregnancy
See the full eligibility criteria
- Confirmed diagnosis of any of the following diseases:
- Crohn's disease
- Ulcerative colitis
- Celiac disease
- Irritable bowel syndrome
- Functional dyspepsia
- Constipation
- Antibiotic-associated diarrhea or any antibiotic- associated complications/symptoms
- Metabolic syndrome such as diabetes mellitus and obesity
- Multidrug-resistant infection
- Hepatic encephalopathy
- Multiple sclerosis
- Pseudo-obstruction
- Carbapenem-resistant Enterobacteriaceae (CRE) or Vancomycin-resistant Enterococci (VRE) infection
- Multiple organ dysfunction
- Dysbiotic bowel syndrome
- MRSA enteritis
- Pseudomembranous enteritis
- Alopecia, autism
- Graft-versus-host disease
- Idiopathic thrombocytopenic purpura (ITP)
- Atopy or allergy
- Liver disease such as Nonalcoholic fatty liver disease (NAFLD) and Nonalcoholic steatohepatitis (NASH)
- Alcohol dependence
- Psoriatic arthropathy that has suboptimal control of disease despite standard treatment.
- Known contraindication to all FMT infusion method such as nasoduodenal tube insertion, oesophago-gastro-duodenoscopy (OGD), enteroscopy, colonoscopy and enema
- Any conditions that may render the how well it works of FMT or at the discretion of the investigators
- Current pregnancy
The study team makes the final eligibility decision.
Where it's taking place
- Hong Kong, Shatin, Hong Kong
Questions & answers
Do participants get paid in this trial?
This listing doesn't specify compensation. Many trials still reimburse travel or offer a stipend, so it's worth asking the study team when you connect.
Is it free to join, and do I need insurance?
Searching and applying through BridgeMD is free. In clinical trials the study-related treatment and visits are generally provided at no cost to you. You usually don't need insurance to take part - confirm specifics with the study team.
How long does this study last?
The listing doesn't state an exact length. The study team walks you through the schedule and number of visits before you decide to enroll.
Who can join this trial?
This study is enrolling all sexes, not specified. The study team makes the final eligibility decision.
Where is this trial taking place?
Study sites include Hong Kong, Shatin, Hong Kong. Enter your location above to see the nearest site and check your eligibility.
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