Treating Primary Sclerosing Cholangitis and Biliary Atresia With Vancomycin

Trial statusRecruiting
Trial phasePhase 1
Trial typeInterventional
Biological sexAll
Age2-40
SponsorSacramento Pediatric Gastroenterology

About this trial

The purpose of this study is twofold. First, is to determine whether vancomycin is effective in the early treatment of Biliary Atresia (BA) and Primary Sclerosing Cholangitis (PSC), and if so, by what mechanism. Secondly, to characterize human intestinal microbial communities and their interactions with the host.

Eligibility criteria

Qualifiers

Persons who have primary sclerosing cholangitis, biliary atresia, a chronic intestinal disorder or who are undergoing upper or lower endoscopy.

Persons who have primary sclerosing cholangitis or biliary atresia who are good candidates for vancomycin therapy.

Disqualifiers

Patients that have taken antibiotics and/or immunomodulators within the last 3 months will be excluded as this will alter the original bacterial flora.

Females who are pregnant may not participate.

Trial design

Treatments tested in this trial

  • Oral Vancomycin

Treatment groups

200 Participants
are divided into 1 treatment group