RecruitingNot ApplicableNCT05257538

FMT in Initial CDI

Fecal Microbiota Transplantation in Initial Clostridioides Difficile Enteritis: a Randomized, Placebo-controlled Trial


Sponsor

Turku University Hospital

Enrollment

140 participants

Start Date

Aug 1, 2021

Study Type

INTERVENTIONAL

Conditions

Summary

The study explores fecal microbiota transfer via retention enema after the first clostridioides difficile episode.


Eligibility

Min Age: 18 YearsMax Age: 120 Years

Inclusion Criteria6

  • \>18 years
  • C. difficile PCR in feces positive and clinical symptoms of enteritis.
  • Full resolution of diarrhea during antibiotic treatment for C. difficile
  • No other ongoing antibacterial treatments.
  • No ongoing probiotics.
  • Signed informed consent.

Exclusion Criteria6

  • Pregnant
  • Ongoing need for antibacterial treatment
  • Life expectancy \< 1 year
  • Prior C. difficile infection in preceding 3 months
  • Unable to provide written consent, due to dementia for example.
  • Fecal incontinence i.e. inability to retain enema.

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Interventions

OTHERFMT

Fecal microbiota transfer from a healthy and tested volunteer

OTHERplacebo enema

colored water enema


Locations(1)

Turku University hospital

Turku, Finland

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