Dr. Milena Pitashny, MD

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Rambam Health Care Campus

Studies Infections and Infestations
Studies Skin and Soft Tissue Infections
1 reported clinical trial
2 drugs studied

Clinical Trials Milena Pitashny, MD is currently running

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Fecal Microbiome Transfer vs. Vancomycin

for C. difficile Infection

The goal of this clinical trial is to test whether lyophilized fecal microbime transfer - a dried extract of bacteria from the stool of healthy donors - is better than antibiotic therapy only for treating primary clostridioides difficile infection (CDI) in adult participants. The main question it aims to answer is whether lyophilized fecal microbiome transfer lowers the number of episodes of CDI compared to antibiotic therapy. Participants will be assigned to one of two groups: * In the intervention group participants will be given vancomycin by mouth for five days followed by 5 days of capsules of lyophilized fecal microbiome to swallow, up until day 10. * In the control group participants will be given vancomycin by mouth for ten days. * All participants will be asked to arrive for two follow-up visits and to fill out questionnaires. In addition, all participants will be asked to give stool samples before antibiotic therapy and on the two follow-up visits. Researchers will compare the intervention group and the control group to see if there is a difference in symptoms degree after ten days and in recurrence of the infection after two months. They will also compare side effects, the total use of antibiotics and the change in the composition of bacteria in the stool, namely the presence of bacteria that are resistant to many drugs.
Recruiting1 award N/A

More about Milena Pitashny, MD

Clinical Trial Related1 year of experience running clinical trials · Led 1 trial as a Principal Investigator · 1 Active Clinical Trial
Treatments Milena Pitashny, MD has experience with
  • Lyophilized Fecal Microbiome Transfer
  • Vancomycin
Breakdown of trials Milena Pitashny, MD has run
Infections and Infestations
Skin and Soft Tissue Infections
Clostridioides difficile Infection
C. diff infection

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Do I need insurance to participate in a trial?
Almost all clinical trials will cover the cost of the ‘trial drug’ — so no insurance is required for this. For trials where this trial drug is given alongside an already-approved medication, there may be a cost (which your insurance would normally cover).
What does Milena Pitashny, MD specialize in?
Milena Pitashny, MD focuses on Infections and Infestations and Skin and Soft Tissue Infections. In particular, much of their work with Infections and Infestations has involved treating patients, or patients who are undergoing treatment.
Is Milena Pitashny, MD currently recruiting for clinical trials?
Yes, Milena Pitashny, MD is currently recruiting for 1 clinical trial in the USA. If you're interested in participating, you should apply.
Are there any treatments that Milena Pitashny, MD has studied deeply?
Yes, Milena Pitashny, MD has studied treatments such as Lyophilized Fecal Microbiome Transfer, Vancomycin.
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