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Fecal Microbiota Transplantation for Drug-Resistant Infections
Study Summary
This trial will test if FMT can help to get rid of a colon infection from a resistant bacterium in children.
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Inclusion Criteria
You may be eligible if you check “Yes” for the criteria belowTimeline
Treatment Details
Study Objectives
Outcome measures can provide a clearer picture of what you can expect from a treatment.Side effects data
From 2020 Phase 1 & 2 trial • 50 Patients • NCT03106844Trial Design
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- I have had an infection caused by bacteria resistant to certain antibiotics.I have never had cancer before and my immune system is not compromised.You are allergic to omeprazole or polyethylene glycol.I have a bleeding disorder.I have active inflammation of the mouth or gut due to a transplant.I cannot have a tube placed through my nose into my stomach.I am willing and able to sign a consent form.I have a medical device inside me that could increase my risk of abdominal infection.I am between 7 and 21 years old.I am currently receiving radiation therapy to my abdomen.My guardian and I can attend all required study visits.I do not have an active ESC-R Enterobacteriaceae infection or have completed treatment for it.I haven't taken any drugs that weaken my immune system, except for creams, nasal sprays, or inhalers.I have an active inflammatory condition in my digestive system.I vomit more than once a week.
- Group 1: Fecal Microbiota Transplantation
- No Placebo-Only Group - All patients enrolled in this study will receive some form of active treatment.
- Screening: It may take up to 3 Weeks to process to see if you qualify in this trial.
- Treatment: The duration you will receive the treatment varies.
- Follow Ups: You may be asked to continue sharing information regarding the trial for 6 Months after you stop receiving the treatment.
Frequently Asked Questions
Is the study open to participants over 40 years of age?
"This medical research is enrolling patients that are above the age of 7 and below 21 years old."
Has the FDA sanctioned Fecal Microbiota Transplantation for use in treatments?
"The safety of Fecal Microbiota Transplantation is only provisionally supported by minimal clinical data, so it earned a score of 1."
Might I be qualified to participate in this medical trial?
"This clinical trial is open to 20 minors aged between 7 and 21 who have contracted at least one infection stemming from the ESC-R Enterobacteriaceae family. These cases must be non-responsive to ceftriaxone, cefotaxime or ceftazidime treatments. The participants are expected to attend baseline and follow up visits with their parent/guardian present throughout these meetings."
What is the highest participant threshold for this clinical experiment?
"Affirmative. According to the information provided by clinicaltrials.gov, recruitment for this investigation was initiated on February 17th 2017 and its details have been updated most recently on September 22nd 2021. The study is currently accepting 20 participants at a single site."
Are there any vacancies available in this clinical trial?
"Data from clinicaltrials.gov reveals that this research is actively seeking out participants, with the initial posting occurring on February 17th 2017 and its most recent update being September 22nd 2021."
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