NCT02530385

Brief Summary

The purpose of this study is to study the impact of gut bacteria on weight. Fecal microbiota transplantation (FMT) transfers intestinal bacteria by a "stool transplant" from a healthy, lean person to a person with obesity.

Trial Health

87
On Track

Trial Health Score

Automated assessment based on enrollment pace, timeline, and geographic reach

Enrollment
24

participants targeted

Target at below P25 for phase_1 obesity

Timeline
Completed

Started Jun 2016

Typical duration for phase_1 obesity

Geographic Reach
1 country

1 active site

Status
completed

Health score is calculated from publicly available data and should be used for screening purposes only.

Trial Relationships

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Study Timeline

Key milestones and dates

First Submitted

Initial submission to the registry

August 19, 2015

Completed
2 days until next milestone

First Posted

Study publicly available on registry

August 21, 2015

Completed
10 months until next milestone

Study Start

First participant enrolled

June 1, 2016

Completed
2.1 years until next milestone

Primary Completion

Last participant's last visit for primary outcome

June 27, 2018

Completed
Same day until next milestone

Study Completion

Last participant's last visit for all outcomes

June 27, 2018

Completed
1.1 years until next milestone

Results Posted

Study results publicly available

July 25, 2019

Completed
Last Updated

July 25, 2019

Status Verified

July 1, 2019

Enrollment Period

2.1 years

First QC Date

August 19, 2015

Results QC Date

June 27, 2019

Last Update Submit

July 18, 2019

Conditions

Outcome Measures

Primary Outcomes (1)

  • Percent Change From Baseline in Insulin Resistance Based on Insulin-Stimulated Glucose Uptake (M) During Hyperinsulinemic Euglycemic Clamp

    Baseline and 6 weeks

Secondary Outcomes (4)

  • Change in Insulin Resistance Based on Homeostasic Model Assessment of Insulin Resistance (HOMA-IR)

    Baseline and 12 weeks

  • Body Weight (Metabolic Scale)

    Baseline and 12 weeks

  • Lean Mass

    Baseline and 12 weeks

  • Fat Mass

    Baseline and 12 weeks

Study Arms (2)

FMT

EXPERIMENTAL

Active FMT capsules

Biological: FMT Capsules

Placebo

PLACEBO COMPARATOR

Placebo capsules

Other: Placebo Capsules

Interventions

Placebo capsules contain powdered cocoa and gelatin

Placebo
FMT CapsulesBIOLOGICAL

Capsules will be generated as per FDA-approved procedures

FMT

Eligibility Criteria

Age25 Years - 60 Years
Sexall
Healthy VolunteersNo
Age GroupsAdult (18-64)

You may qualify if:

  • BMI ≥30 kg/m2
  • Because of frequent study mandated visits, only subjects living within reasonable driving distance of Massachusetts General Hospital may be enrolled

You may not qualify if:

  • Pregnant women
  • Use of diabetic medications or weight loss medications in the preceding 1 year
  • Significant gastrointestinal disorders
  • Significant food allergies
  • Immunosuppressed patients

Contact the study team to confirm eligibility.

Sponsors & Collaborators

Study Sites (1)

Massachusetts General Hospital

Boston, Massachusetts, 02114, United States

Location

Related Publications (1)

  • Yu EW, Gao L, Stastka P, Cheney MC, Mahabamunuge J, Torres Soto M, Ford CB, Bryant JA, Henn MR, Hohmann EL. Fecal microbiota transplantation for the improvement of metabolism in obesity: The FMT-TRIM double-blind placebo-controlled pilot trial. PLoS Med. 2020 Mar 9;17(3):e1003051. doi: 10.1371/journal.pmed.1003051. eCollection 2020 Mar.

MeSH Terms

Conditions

Obesity

Interventions

Fecal Microbiota Transplantation

Condition Hierarchy (Ancestors)

OverweightOvernutritionNutrition DisordersNutritional and Metabolic DiseasesBody WeightSigns and SymptomsPathological Conditions, Signs and Symptoms

Intervention Hierarchy (Ancestors)

Biological TherapyTherapeutics

Results Point of Contact

Title
Dr. Elaine Yu
Organization
Massachusetts General Hospital Endocrine Unit

Publication Agreements

PI is Sponsor Employee
No
Restrictive Agreement
No

Study Design

Study Type
interventional
Phase
phase 1
Allocation
RANDOMIZED
Masking
DOUBLE
Who Masked
PARTICIPANT, INVESTIGATOR
Purpose
TREATMENT
Intervention Model
PARALLEL
Sponsor Type
OTHER
Responsible Party
PRINCIPAL INVESTIGATOR
PI Title
Assistant Professor

Study Record Dates

First Submitted

August 19, 2015

First Posted

August 21, 2015

Study Start

June 1, 2016

Primary Completion

June 27, 2018

Study Completion

June 27, 2018

Last Updated

July 25, 2019

Results First Posted

July 25, 2019

Record last verified: 2019-07

Locations