FMT in Initial CDI

Trial statusRecruiting
Trial phaseNot applicable
Trial typeInterventional
Biological sexAll
Age18-120
SponsorTurku University Hospital

About this trial

The study explores fecal microbiota transfer via retention enema after the first clostridioides difficile episode.

Eligibility criteria

Qualifiers

>18 years

C. difficile PCR in feces positive and clinical symptoms of enteritis.

Full resolution of diarrhea during antibiotic treatment for C. difficile

No other ongoing antibacterial treatments.

Disqualifiers

Pregnant

Ongoing need for antibacterial treatment

Life expectancy < 1 year

Prior C. difficile infection in preceding 3 months

Trial design

Treatments tested in this trial

  • FMT
  • placebo enema

Treatment groups

140 Participants
are divided into 2 treatment groups

Sponsors and collaborators

Turku University Hospital

Lead sponsor

Satakunta Central Hospital

Collaborator

Helsinki University Central Hospital

Collaborator

PaijatHame Central Hospital

Collaborator