Fecal Microbiota Transplantation in Refractory Clostridium Difficile Colitis
Duke University
Summary
It has been shown that restoration of the normal makeup of the bowel bacterial population is the most effective way to treat recurrent colitis due to Clostridium difficile. Restoration of the normal bowel bacterial population is best done by transplanting stool from a healthy donor. The investigators wish to transplant stool from healthy donors to treat recurrent C. difficile colitis by incorporating the stool into capsules that are administered by the oral route.
Description
Recurrent colitis due to Clostridium difficile results from disruption of the normal gut flora, and is very difficult to treat. It is now clear that restoration of the normal gut flora is the most effective way to treat recurrent C. difficile colitis. Restoration of the normal gut flora is best done by transplanting stool from a healthy donor, and this is accepted as a superior therapeutic modality for recurrent C. difficile colitis. This fecal microbiota transplantation can be done with direct instillation of the donor stool into the GI tract via a naso-duodenal tube or colonoscope. Recently,…
Eligibility
- Age range
- 18+ years
- Sex
- All
- Healthy volunteers
- No
Inclusion Criteria: * Study entry is open to adults (\>18 years old) who have had three of more episodes of Clostridium difficile colitis within the previous 12 months. Exclusion Criteria: * Absolute neutrophil count \< 500 cells/mm3 * Active infection at other sites (excluding Clostridium difficile) requiring ongoing antibacterial therapy (antiviral or antifungal therapy is acceptable) * Current or planned cytotoxic chemotherapy within 14 days of the potential fecal transplantation date * Life expectancy \<180 days * Diagnosis of inflammatory bowel disease (e.g. Crohn's or ulcerative colit…
Interventions
- Biologicalfecal microbiota
fecal microbiota in capsule form
Location
- Duke University Medical CenterDurham, North Carolina