Fecal Microbiota Transplant for Improvement of Metabolism

NCT02530385 · Status: COMPLETED · Phase: PHASE1/PHASE2 · Type: INTERVENTIONAL · Enrollment: 24

Last updated 2019-07-25

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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.

Conditions

Interventions

OTHER

Placebo Capsules

Placebo capsules contain powdered cocoa and gelatin

BIOLOGICAL

FMT Capsules

Capsules will be generated as per FDA-approved procedures

Sponsors & Collaborators

  • Massachusetts General Hospital

    lead OTHER

Study Design

Allocation
RANDOMIZED
Purpose
TREATMENT
Masking
DOUBLE
Model
PARALLEL

Eligibility

Min Age
25 Years
Max Age
60 Years
Sex
ALL
Healthy Volunteers
No

Timeline & Regulatory

Start
2016-06-30
Primary Completion
2018-06-27
Completion
2018-06-27

Countries

  • United States

Study Locations

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Diseases

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