Manipulation of the intestinal microbiota through FMT is a potential therapeutic target for CD patients. Studies are now required to determine if repeated FMT can overcome the apparent immune response to FMT thereby maintaining sustained clinical improvement and remission. Prior to a large randomized controlled trial of FMT in CD we will carry out a feasibility study to determine if serial FMTs can sustain a clinical response and maintain stability of transplanted microbiota.
Participants receive FMT by colonoscopy at Weeks 0, 4, 8 and by enema at Weeks 2 and 6. Assessments include HBI score, SES-CD score, and serum CRP levels.
Study Type
INTERVENTIONAL
Allocation
NA
Purpose
TREATMENT
Masking
NONE
Enrollment
3
Fecal transplant processed from routinely screened universal donor
University of Alberta Hospital
Edmonton, Alberta, Canada
HBI score reduction
Patients with at least 3 point reduction in HBI scores at week 12 and at week 32 in the extension phase.
Time frame: 12 and 32 weeks
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