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Recruiting Phase 2 NCT03545386

NCT03545386 Fecal Microbiota Transplantation for Pouchitis

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NCT ID NCT03545386
Status Recruiting
Phase Phase 2
Sponsor McMaster University
Condition Pouchitis
Study Type INTERVENTIONAL
Enrollment 34 participants
Start Date 2019-04-17
Primary Completion 2025-07-31

Eligibility & Interventions

Sex All sexes
Min Age 18 Years
Max Age 99 Years
Study Type INTERVENTIONAL
Interventions
Fecal microbiota transplantationPlacebos

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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 34 participants in total. It began in 2019-04-17 with a primary completion date of 2025-07-31.

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Brief Summary

This is a randomized double-blind placebo controlled trial involving a single centre (McMaster University) recruiting patients from Hamilton, ON and the surrounding regions, to evaluate whether fecal microbiota transplantation once weekly for six weeks increases the remission rate compared to placebo in patients with active pouchitis.

Eligibility Criteria

Inclusion Criteria: 1. Patients aged 18 or over 2. Active pouchitis defined as PDAI of 7-18 points 3. Females of child bearing potential must be willing and able to use acceptable contraception as per Appendix III. II. b. Toxicity section of the Health Canada Guidance Exclusion Criteria: 1. Participating in another clinical trial 2. Unable to give informed consent 3. Severe comorbid medical illness 4. Concomitant Clostridium difficile infection

Contact & Investigator

Central Contact

Neeraj Narula

✉ narulan@mcmaster.ca

📞 905-521-2100

Frequently Asked Questions

Who can join the NCT03545386 clinical trial?

This trial is open to participants of all sexes, aged 18 Years or older, up to 99 Years, studying Pouchitis. 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 NCT03545386 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 NCT03545386 currently recruiting?

Yes, NCT03545386 is actively recruiting participants. Contact the research team at narulan@mcmaster.ca for enrollment information.

Where is the NCT03545386 trial being conducted?

This trial is being conducted at Hamilton, Canada.

Who is sponsoring the NCT03545386 clinical trial?

NCT03545386 is sponsored by McMaster University. The trial plans to enroll 34 participants.

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