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Tests treatment safety and results for Pulmonary Arterial Hypertension
Official title A Placebo-controlled, Randomized Clinical Trial to Assess the Safety, Feasibility, and Pharmacokinetics of Microbiota Transplant Therapy With Antibiotic Preconditioning and Fiber Supplementation in Patients With Pulmonary Arterial Hypertension
ClinicalTrials.gov ID: NCT06481852
What this study is testing
What is MTT with antibiotic preconditioning + fiber supplementation?
MTT with antibiotic preconditioning + fiber supplementation is an investigational medicine, given as a pill taken by mouth, being studied as a potential treatment for pulmonary arterial hypertension.
Plain-language explanation of the investigational treatment - it is being studied and is not an approved or proven therapy. The study team can confirm the details.
- What it's testing
- This pilot clinical trial will evaluate the initial safety, feasibility, and pharmacokinetics of microbiota transplant therapy (MTT) with antibiotic pre-conditioning and fiber supplementation vs. placebo in patients with pulmonary arterial hypertension (PAH).
- Phase 1: an early, usually small safety study
- You might receive a placebo (an inactive treatment) instead of the study drug, 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
Ages 18 to 75
You may be able to join if
- Provision of signed and dated consent form
- Ages 18-75
- Diagnosis of PAH
- On stable treatment for PAH for one month prior to enrollment
- Able to swallow capsules
You likely can't join if
- Dysphagia to pills
- Clinically active inflammatory bowel disease
- Pregnancy or breastfeeding. A pregnancy test will be obtained from females of child- bearing potential at the screening visit or day 1 (prior to the...
- Life expectancy of \< 6 months
- Presence of ileostomy or colostomy
- Patients on immunosuppressants (calcineurin inhibitors, prednisone ≥ 20 mg/day, methotrexate, azathioprine, immunosuppressive biologics, JAK...
See the full eligibility criteria
- Provision of signed and dated consent form
- Ages 18-75
- Diagnosis of PAH
- On stable treatment for PAH for one month prior to enrollment
- Able to swallow capsules
- Able to provide blood sample and fecal sample
- Stated willingness to comply with all study procedures and availability for the duration of trial to follow-up by telephone, in-person, email, and/or video visits or correspondence.
- Dysphagia to pills
- Clinically active inflammatory bowel disease
- Pregnancy or breastfeeding. A pregnancy test will be obtained from females of child- bearing potential at the screening visit or day 1 (prior to the receipt of MTT). Patients with a positive pregnancy test will be...
- Life expectancy of \< 6 months
- Presence of ileostomy or colostomy
- Patients on immunosuppressants (calcineurin inhibitors, prednisone ≥ 20 mg/day, methotrexate, azathioprine, immunosuppressive biologics, JAK inhibitors).
- Patients with neutropenia (an absolute neutrophil count \< 0.5 x 10 9 cells/L) obtained on a complete blood count with differential at screening
- History of solid organ or bone marrow transplant
- Anticipated recurrent antibiotic use (patients with frequent urinary tract infections or sinusitis)
- History of severe anaphylactic food allergy
- History of celiac disease
- Patients receiving cancer chemotherapy, immunotherapy, or radiation
- Patients with severe Irritable bowel syndrome (IBS) defined by an IBS score \>250
The study team makes the final eligibility decision.
Where it's taking place
- Minneapolis, Minnesota, United States
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, 18 years to 75 years. The study team makes the final eligibility decision.
Where is this trial taking place?
Study sites include Minneapolis, Minnesota, United States. Enter your location above to see the nearest site and check your eligibility.
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