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Recruiting Phase 1, Phase 2 NCT06106685

NCT06106685 Washed Microbiota Transplantation for Chronic Constipation in Adults

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NCT ID NCT06106685
Status Recruiting
Phase Phase 1, Phase 2
Sponsor The Second Hospital of Nanjing Medical University
Condition Constipation
Study Type INTERVENTIONAL
Enrollment 18 participants
Start Date 2023-07-24
Primary Completion 2026-07

Eligibility & Interventions

Sex All sexes
Min Age 18 Years
Max Age 70 Years
Study Type INTERVENTIONAL
Interventions
High-dose washed microbiota suspensionLow-dose washed microbiota suspensionPlacebo

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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.

Phase 1 is the earliest stage of human testing — safety and dosage are the primary focus. Visits are frequent and medical supervision is intensive. You will be among the first people to receive this treatment.

This trial targets 18 participants in total. It began in 2023-07-24 with a primary completion date of 2026-07.

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Brief Summary

This is a single-center, randomized, double-blind, placebo-controlled, dose-exploring clinical study to explore the safety and efficacy of washed microbiota transplantation (WMT) for patients with chronic constipation.

Eligibility Criteria

Inclusion Criteria: \- Meet all of the following inclusion criteria : 1. Voluntary sign informed consent, age 18-70 years old (including the threshold), male and female. 2. For subjects diagnosed with chronic constipation, the duration of the disease is at least 6 months, and the following conditions are met: 1. Frequency of spontaneous defecation \<3 times/week (spontaneous defecation refers to spontaneous defecation without the aid of remedial purgatives or manual assistance). 2. Dry and hard stool: More than a quarter of the stool is type 1 or 2 on the Bristol Fecal Trait Scale. 3. The subject or his/her legal representative has given informed consent, is fully aware of the purpose of the study, is able to communicate well with the investigator, and is able to understand and comply with the requirements of the study. Exclusion Criteria: \- All exclusion criteria below are not met: 1. Outlet obstruction constipation, such as rectal mucosal prolapse. 2. History of abdominal and pelvic surgery, except for no intestinal complications after cholecystectomy, caesarean section, appendectomy, and treatment of intestinal polyps. 3. Combined with the colonoscopy results in the past 24 months, patients with intestinal stenosis caused by organic lesions of the digestive tract (such as tumor, inflammation, anal fissure, Crohn's disease, intestinal adhesion, ulcerative colitis, intestinal tuberculosis, etc.) and constipation. 4. Other systemic diseases involving the digestive tract (such as neurological diseases (such as Parkinson's disease, spinal cord injury, multiple sclerosis, etc.), muscle diseases (such as amyloidosis, dermatomyositis, etc.), mental disorders (such as depression, etc.), metabolic endocrine disorders (such as diabetes, hypothyroidism, etc.), or constipation caused by opioids. 5. Have a history of major surgery or severe trauma within 3 months and have not fully recovered. 6. There are contraindications for endoscopic intestinal catheterization via colonic approach, such as severe intestinal stenosis, obstruction, deep ulcer, and high risk of perforation. There are serious ulcers or a large number of false polyps in the fixation area, which is not suitable for fixation. The subject's behavior is seriously out of control. 7. Cardiac function and cardiac performance have any of the following abnormalities: 1. According to the New York Heart Association (NYHA) heart function rating, the heart function rating is grade III and above. 2. Subjects with new myocardial infarction or unstable angina pectoris within 6 months. 3. Electrocardiogram indicated prolonged corrected QT interval (QTc) (male QTc≥450ms, female QTc≥470ms). 4. Atrial arrhythmias that cannot be stably controlled by drugs and ventricular arrhythmias that require drug control (including grade 2 and above atrioventricular block). 8. Poor lung function that the investigator assessed as having an impact on study treatment, such as in subjects with acute chronic obstructive pulmonary disease or long-term oral, intravenous hormone control (other than inhalant/spray hormone use). 9. Uncontrolled immune disease and/or the need for long-term use of hormones (except for topical use). 10. Subjects with poorly controlled metabolic disease (e.g., thyroid dysfunction) or metabolic disease with gastrointestinal complications (e.g., gastrointestinal autonomic dysfunction, diabetic gastroparesis, etc.); 11. Patients with reproductive system diseases (including but not limited to ovarian cysts, endometriosis, primary dysmenorrhea, etc.) that are prone to abdominal pain. 12. Significant abnormalities in laboratory tests that, in the investigator's judgment, may affect subject safety or completion of the clinical study include: 1. Hemoglobin \<100g/L. 2. Serum creatinine ≥1.5 times the upper limit of normal (ULN) 3. Abnormal liver function, defined as Glutamic oxalacetic transaminase \>1.5×ULN and/or Glutamic-pyruvic transaminase\>1.5×ULN and/or total bilirubin \>1.5×ULN. 4. Coagulation function: PLT≤80×109/L, activated partial thromboplastin time \> 1.5×ULN, prothrombin time \> 1.5×ULN, International Normalized Ratio \> 1.5×ULN. 5. The results of routine stool or fecal occult blood are abnormal and have clinical significance to indicate gastrointestinal disease. 13. Subjects with active hepatitis who require or are on long-term use of therapeutic drugs, HIV, or active tuberculosis. 14. Subjects with a history of drug or alcohol abuse (i.e., consuming more than 14 servings (1 serving is 360mL) of beer, 45mL of 40% spirits, or 150mL of wine per week) or substance abuse. 15. Known allergy to the investigational drug, similar drugs or excipients. 16. Anti-infective drugs (antibiotics, antifungal, antiviral) were used within 14 days prior to enrollment, or anti-infective therapy was required at the time of enrollment evaluation. 17. Drugs and supplements that affect gastrointestinal motility and function that cannot be discontinued in trials, including but not limited to: antibiotics, such as erythromycin; Drugs that regulate intestinal microecology, such as probiotics such as Bifidobacterium; Parasympathetic inhibitors, such as scopolamine, atropine, belladonna, etc. Muscle relaxants such as succinylcholine; Antidiarrheal agents such as loperamide, Smecta, etc. Opioid preparations; Inhibition of gastric acid secretion drugs. 18. Those who use hydrotherapy for defecation/bowel cleansing within one month prior to treatment. 19. Women who are pregnant or breastfeeding, or who refuse to use effective contraception within 3 months after the last dose of medication. 20. Participants who had participated in clinical trials of drug intervention within 3 months before drug administration. 21. Patients with malignant tumors. 22. There are other situations in which the investigator deems it inappropriate to participate in this study.

Contact & Investigator

Central Contact

Faming Zhang, PhD

✉ fzhang@njmu.edu.cn

📞 086-025-58509883

Principal Investigator

Faming Zhang

PRINCIPAL INVESTIGATOR

The Second Hospital of Nanjing Medical University

Frequently Asked Questions

Who can join the NCT06106685 clinical trial?

This trial is open to participants of all sexes, aged 18 Years or older, up to 70 Years, studying Constipation. 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 NCT06106685 trial and what does that mean for participants?

Phase 1 trials are the first stage of human testing. The primary goal is to assess safety and determine appropriate dosage levels. Participants are closely monitored. These trials typically involve a small number of volunteers.

Is NCT06106685 currently recruiting?

Yes, NCT06106685 is actively recruiting participants. Contact the research team at fzhang@njmu.edu.cn for enrollment information.

Where is the NCT06106685 trial being conducted?

This trial is being conducted at Nanjing, China, Nanjing, China.

Who is sponsoring the NCT06106685 clinical trial?

NCT06106685 is sponsored by The Second Hospital of Nanjing Medical University. The principal investigator is Faming Zhang at The Second Hospital of Nanjing Medical University. The trial plans to enroll 18 participants.

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