NCT05257538

Brief Summary

The study explores fecal microbiota transfer via retention enema after the first clostridioides difficile episode.

Trial Health

77
On Track

Trial Health Score

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

Enrollment
140

participants targeted

Target at P50-P75 for not_applicable

Timeline
22mo left

Started Aug 2021

Longer than P75 for not_applicable

Geographic Reach
1 country

1 active site

Status
recruiting

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Study Timeline

Key milestones and dates

Study Progress72%
Aug 2021Feb 2028

Study Start

First participant enrolled

August 1, 2021

Completed
6 months until next milestone

First Submitted

Initial submission to the registry

January 27, 2022

Completed
29 days until next milestone

First Posted

Study publicly available on registry

February 25, 2022

Completed
5 years until next milestone

Primary Completion

Last participant's last visit for primary outcome

February 28, 2027

Expected
1 year until next milestone

Study Completion

Last participant's last visit for all outcomes

February 28, 2028

Last Updated

April 11, 2025

Status Verified

April 1, 2025

Enrollment Period

5.6 years

First QC Date

January 27, 2022

Last Update Submit

April 8, 2025

Conditions

Outcome Measures

Primary Outcomes (1)

  • clostridioides difficile relapse rate

    month 3

Secondary Outcomes (9)

  • Resolution of gastrointestinal symptoms

    month 3 and 1 year

  • composition of fecal microbiota

    month 3 and 1 year

  • Retention time, i.e. time from FMT to subsequent defecation

    day 1

  • Fecal microbiota transfer adverse events

    within 1 year of administration

  • Adherence to FMT

    From recruitment until FMT administration. Up to 15 days

  • +4 more secondary outcomes

Study Arms (2)

FMT enema

ACTIVE COMPARATOR

FMT enema 3-5 days after standard antibiotic treatment

Other: FMT

plasebo enema

PLACEBO COMPARATOR

placebo

Other: placebo enema

Interventions

FMTOTHER

Fecal microbiota transfer from a healthy and tested volunteer

FMT enema

colored water enema

plasebo enema

Eligibility Criteria

Age18 Years - 120 Years
Sexall
Healthy VolunteersNo
Age GroupsAdult (18-64), Older Adult (65+)

You may qualify if:

  • \>18 years
  • C. difficile PCR in feces positive and clinical symptoms of enteritis.
  • Full resolution of diarrhea during antibiotic treatment for C. difficile
  • No other ongoing antibacterial treatments.
  • No ongoing probiotics.
  • Signed informed consent.

You may not qualify if:

  • Pregnant
  • Ongoing need for antibacterial treatment
  • Life expectancy \< 1 year
  • Prior C. difficile infection in preceding 3 months
  • Unable to provide written consent, due to dementia for example.
  • Fecal incontinence i.e. inability to retain enema.

Contact the study team to confirm eligibility.

Sponsors & Collaborators

Study Sites (1)

Turku University hospital

Turku, Finland

RECRUITING

MeSH Terms

Conditions

Clostridium Infections

Condition Hierarchy (Ancestors)

Gram-Positive Bacterial InfectionsBacterial InfectionsBacterial Infections and MycosesInfections

Central Study Contacts

Teppo U Stenholm

CONTACT

Study Design

Study Type
interventional
Phase
not applicable
Allocation
RANDOMIZED
Masking
TRIPLE
Who Masked
PARTICIPANT, CARE PROVIDER, INVESTIGATOR
Purpose
TREATMENT
Intervention Model
PARALLEL
Sponsor Type
OTHER GOV
Responsible Party
PRINCIPAL INVESTIGATOR
PI Title
Specialist in gastroenterology and internal medicine

Study Record Dates

First Submitted

January 27, 2022

First Posted

February 25, 2022

Study Start

August 1, 2021

Primary Completion (Estimated)

February 28, 2027

Study Completion (Estimated)

February 28, 2028

Last Updated

April 11, 2025

Record last verified: 2025-04

Data Sharing

IPD Sharing
Will not share

Locations