Fecal Microbiota Transplantation for Pancreatitis (NCT02318134) | Clinical Trial Compass
CompletedPhase 2
Fecal Microbiota Transplantation for Pancreatitis
China60 participantsStarted 2017-11-18
Plain-language summary
The intestinal microbiota plays a pivotal role in the maintenance of intestinal homeostasis and protecting the gut against pathogens by competing for nutrients, creating the intestinal biological barrier and modulating the host immune system.After the onset of acute pancreatitis,the intestinal hypoperfusion and the release of inflammatory mediators result in intestinal barrier dysfunction and intestinal bacteria dysbiosis.This leads to Bacterial and endotoxin translocation, which may cause infectious complications which are major causes of death in SAP patients.Recently,FMT was shown its efficacy in the treatment of gastrointestinal(GI) diseases and non-GI disorders associated with Intestinal flora disturbance by re-establishing the damaged Intestinal Bacteria homeostasis.However,the mechanism by which FMT results in cure of diseases has been poorly understood.This study aims to investigate the therapeutic potential of FMT for SAP patients with intestinal barrier dysfunction.
Who can participate
Age range
18 Years – 70 Years
Sex
ALL
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Inclusion criteria
. Diagnosis of acute pancreatitis from the First Affiliated Hospital of Nanchang University according to the Classification of acute pancreatitis-2012: revision of the Atlanta classification and definitions by international consensus
. Onset of pancreatitis within \<=2 weeks
. complicated with gastrointestinal failure. Gastrointestinal failure was defined if the patients were complicated with obvious abdominal distention, abdominal rumbling sound weakening or disappearance, no self-defecation as well as intra-abdominal hypertension.
Exclusion criteria
. SAP complicated by Gastrointestinal bleeding or Intestinal fistula
. Pregnancy and lactation women
Questions worth asking your doctor
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1Based on my diagnosis and history, is this trial worth exploring for me — or is there a standard treatment we should try first?
2What does this trial's phase tell us about how much is already known about its safety and benefit?
3What would taking part actually involve for me — visits, tests, time, and travel?
4What are the known and possible risks or side effects I should weigh, and how would they be monitored?
5If this trial isn't the right fit, what other options or trials would you suggest I look into?
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Questions for the trial coordinator
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1What does taking part actually involve week to week — how many visits, where, and how long does each one take?
2What costs are covered by the study, and what might I have to pay for myself, including travel, parking, or time off work?
3What happens during screening, and what happens if the study team confirms I don't meet the criteria after those tests?
4Who pays for the scans, blood work, and other tests the trial requires — the study, my insurance, or me?
5How will being in the trial affect my regular care, and will my own doctor stay informed and involved?
6Can I leave the trial at any point if I change my mind, and what would happen to my care if I do?
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What they're measuring
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Number of Participants With Gastrointestinal Failure Score Equal 0
Timeframe: one week after intervention
Trial details
NCT IDNCT02318134
SponsorThe First Affiliated Hospital of Nanchang University
. Multiple organ failure. Organ failure was defined as a score of 2 or more using the modified Marshall scoring system including respiratory failure, renal failure and circulatory.