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Randomized, Double-blinded, Placebo-controlled Trial of Fecal Microbiota Transplantation (FMT) for Diarrhea-Predominant Irritable Bowel Syndrome (IBS-D)
In Brief
A Phase 2 clinical trial evaluating Fecal microbiota transplantation capsules and Placebo capsules for Irritable Bowel Syndrome. Completed, enrolled 48 participants across 3 sites.
Detailed Summary
The objectives of this study are (1) to determine the efficacy of fecal microbiota transplantation (FMT), given as oral capsules, compared with placebo for the treatment of refractory diarrhea-predominant irritable bowel syndrome (IBS-D); (2) determine the impact of FMT on the intestinal microbiome of patients with IBS-D; and (3) assess the safety, feasibility, and tolerability of FMT for patients with IBS-D.
Study Details
Timeline
Interventions
Fecal microbiota transplantation capsules contain extensively screened donor stool and are prepared by OpenBiome, Medford, MA.
Placebo capsules prepared by OpenBiome, Medford, MA