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