A Study on the Treatment of Patients With Acute Lung Injury Caused by Sepsis Through Microbiota T… (NCT07342205) | Clinical Trial Compass
RecruitingPhase 2/3
A Study on the Treatment of Patients With Acute Lung Injury Caused by Sepsis Through Microbiota Transplantation
China60 participantsStarted 2025-12-10
Plain-language summary
Sepsis is a systemic inflammatory response syndrome triggered by infection, and it is a common critical illness in clinical practice, often leading to multiple organ dysfunction. Among these, acute lung injury (ALI) and acute respiratory distress syndrome (ARDS) are among the most severe complications. The mortality rate of sepsis-related lung injury is extremely high, reaching 30% - 50%. The existing treatment methods are unable to effectively reduce the high mortality rate of sepsis-related lung injury, and there are no specific treatment measures targeting lung injury itself. Dysbiosis of the intestinal flora plays an important role in the occurrence and development of sepsis-related lung injury. Fecal microbiota transplantation (FMT), as an effective means of regulating the intestinal flora, has shown certain therapeutic potential in some clinical studies. However, current research on FMT for treating sepsis-related lung injury is still in its infancy, and its mechanism is not yet fully clear. The clinical efficacy and safety also lack high-quality evidence support. Therefore, conducting this project's research will provide theoretical basis for targeted microecological treatment of sepsis-related lung injury; establishing a new strategy of combined microbiota transplantation technology for treating patients with sepsis ALI, and providing new ideas and methods for clinical treatment.
Who can participate
Age range
18 Years
Sex
ALL
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Inclusion Criteria:
* Age ≥ 18 years;
* Clear or suspected infection + SOFA score ≥ 2 points, and PaO₂/FiO₂ ≤ 300 mmHg;
* Capable of taking in nutrients (able to eat independently or receive enteral nutrition);
* Voluntarily participate in this trial and sign the informed consent form.
Exclusion Criteria:
* Indications for exclusion from FMT (Fecal Microbiota Transplantation) include massive gastrointestinal bleeding, intestinal obstruction, organic intestinal disorders, and severe damage to intestinal mucosa;
* Individuals with severe immune deficiencies, such as those with AIDS, leukemia, and those using immunosuppressive drugs;
* Pregnant women and lactating women;
* Those who cannot undergo nasal-intestinal catheterization or other transplantation methods;
* Patients who cannot cooperate to complete the study; Other situations where the researchers determine that a patient is not suitable for participating in the clinical trial.
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
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Efficacy evaluation
Timeframe: 0-28 days
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Efficacy evaluation
Timeframe: 0-28day
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Efficacy evaluation
Timeframe: 0-28day
Trial details
NCT IDNCT07342205
SponsorShanghai University of Traditional Chinese Medicine