SuspendedNot Applicable

A Screening and Recruitment Study in Adults Expressing Interest in the Emory Microbiota Enrichment Program

Stopped: The study is temporarily suspended pending additional funding.

United States200 participantsStarted 2018-09-13

Plain-language summary

The goal of this study is to rapidly identify subjects who are eligible for the Microbiota Enrichment Program (MEP) at Emory in Atlanta, Georgia. This general screening protocol will be used to screen potential subjects for the Emory MEP and will be conducted at the Emory Clinic, the Hope Clinic of the Emory Vaccine Center and/or Emory affiliated hospitals. An electronic database will be created to capture demographic and medical information about individuals who are reaching out to obtain fecal microbiota transplant (FMT) and pre-screen these potential study participants for current and upcoming studies within MEP.

Who can participate

Age range

18 Years

Sex

ALL

See this in plain English?

AI-rewrites the medical criteria so a patient or caregiver can understand them. Always confirm with the trial site.

Inclusion Criteria: * Age of at least 18 years * Seeking services that are affiliated with the Emory Microbiota Enrichment Program (MEP) for any reason, such as: * Clinical services, interventions, or procedures (e.g., FMT), or * Research studies * Able to understand and approve the informed consent and HIPAA authorizations forms verbally on the phone or by signature in-person Exclusion Criteria: * Known or suspected terminal disease

Questions worth asking your doctor

Bring these to your next appointment. They're a starting point for a shared conversation — not a sign you qualify or a recommendation to enrol.

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?

Generated to help you prepare — always confirm anything about your own eligibility and care with the study team and your doctor.

Questions for the trial coordinator

The trial coordinator is the person who runs the study day to day. These cover the practical side — logistics, costs, and what taking part would actually mean for your life. The study team confirms whether you meet the criteria; these are questions to ask, not a sign you qualify.

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?

A starting point for the conversation — always confirm anything about your own eligibility, costs, and care with the study team and your doctor.

What they're measuring

To determine if the creation of a database will improve enrollment onto other research studies

Timeframe: Ten years

Trial details

NCT IDNCT03350711

SponsorEmory University

Sponsor typeOTHER

Study typeOBSERVATIONAL

Primary completion2028-01

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