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Recruiting Phase 2 NCT04373473

NCT04373473 Evaluation the Safety and Efficacy of Lyophilized Fecal Microbiota Transplantation Administered Orally for Prevention of Relapse or Intestinal Inflammation in Adults With Ulcerative Colitis

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NCT ID NCT04373473
Status Recruiting
Phase Phase 2
Sponsor The University of Texas Health Science Center, Houston
Condition Adults With Ulcerative Colitis
Study Type INTERVENTIONAL
Enrollment 58 participants
Start Date 2020-09-14
Primary Completion 2026-12-31

Eligibility & Interventions

Sex All sexes
Min Age 18 Years
Max Age N/A
Study Type INTERVENTIONAL
Interventions
PRIM-DJ2727Placebos

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What to Expect as a Participant

You will actively receive the study intervention — which may be a drug, biologic, device, or procedure.

In Phase 2, researchers evaluate early signs of effectiveness. You may be randomized to receive the active treatment or a comparator. Monitoring continues closely.

This trial targets 58 participants in total. It began in 2020-09-14 with a primary completion date of 2026-12-31.

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Brief Summary

The purpose of the study is to evaluate the efficacy and safety of lyophilized PRIM-DJ2727 capsules given orally in subjects with ulcerative colitis at remission stage. This study will also include longitudinal analyses of recipient's gut microbiota taxonomy and metagenomics to determine potential associations with clinical outcomes in context of active FMT or placebo administration.

Eligibility Criteria

Inclusion Criteria: 1. Adult ≥18 years of age 2. History of active UC in the past 12 months based on standard clinical, endoscopic, or histologic criteria. 3. Remission of UC based on clinical grounds (partial Mayo score of ≤2 with each subscore ≤1), and on stable maintenance therapy. 4. Sexually active male and female subjects of childbearing potential must agree to use an effective method of birth control during the study. 5. Female subjects of childbearing potential must have a negative urine Qualitative HCG pregnancy test at enrolment and on the Week 1, Day 1 of the Treatment prior to administration of study drug. 6. Willing and able to sign an informed consent form and attend all study-related clinic visits, assessments, and follow-up phone calls. 7. Subject has an attending physician who will provide the non-FMT care. Exclusion Criteria: 1. Unable to take multiple capsules orally. 2. Females who are pregnant, breastfeeding, or planning to become pregnant during the study. 3. Receipt of systemic non-topical antibiotics within 14 days of treatment day 1. 4. Positive results for active HIV, Hepatitis B, or Hepatitis C infections. 5. History of recurrent Clostridium difficile infection or FMT in the past 6-months. 6. History of other active gastrointestinal conditions such as irritable bowel syndrome, microscopic colitis, celiac disease, short gut syndrome, colostomy, colectomy, gastrointestinal fistulae or strictures, chronic parasitic infections, diverticulitis etc. 7. Known history of bile acid diarrhea 8. Compromised immune system (e.g. primary immune disorders or clinical immunosuppression due to a medical condition or medication e.g. taking oral prednisone \>20 mg a day or prednisone-equivalent) 9. History of active cancer and/or ongoing chemotherapy (superficial non-metastatic cancers and maintenance chemotherapy are permitted). 10. History of use of an investigational drug within 90 days prior to the screening visit. 11. History of significant uncontrolled systemic disease that in the opinion of the study investigator could interfere with study participation and/or objectives. 12. Life expectancy of \< 1 year. 13. In the opinion of investigator, subject for any reason, should be excluded from the study.

Contact & Investigator

Central Contact

Herbert DuPont, md

✉ herbert.l.dupont@uth.tmc.edu

📞 713 500 6687

Frequently Asked Questions

Who can join the NCT04373473 clinical trial?

This trial is open to participants of all sexes, aged 18 Years or older, studying Adults With Ulcerative Colitis. Full inclusion and exclusion criteria are listed in the Eligibility Criteria section. Always confirm your eligibility with the research team before applying.

What phase is the NCT04373473 trial and what does that mean for participants?

Phase 2 trials evaluate whether the treatment shows signs of effectiveness while continuing to monitor safety. More participants are enrolled than in Phase 1 to help refine the treatment protocol.

Is NCT04373473 currently recruiting?

Yes, NCT04373473 is actively recruiting participants. Contact the research team at herbert.l.dupont@uth.tmc.edu for enrollment information.

Where is the NCT04373473 trial being conducted?

This trial is being conducted at Houston, United States.

Who is sponsoring the NCT04373473 clinical trial?

NCT04373473 is sponsored by The University of Texas Health Science Center, Houston. The trial plans to enroll 58 participants.

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