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Study NCT ID:
NCT02741518
Status:
COMPLETED
Last Update Posted:
2020-01-07
First Post:
2016-04-12
Is NOT Gene Therapy:
False
Has Adverse Events:
True
Brief Title:
Fecal Microbiota Transplantation for the Treatment of Obesity
Sponsor:
Brigham and Women's Hospital
Organization:
Study Overview
Official Title:
Fecal Microbiota Transplantation for the Treatment of Obesity
Status:
COMPLETED
Status Verified Date:
2019-12
Last Known Status:
None
Delayed Posting:
No
If Stopped, Why?:
Not Stopped
Has Expanded Access:
False
If Expanded Access, NCT#:
N/A
Has Expanded Access, NCT# Status:
N/A
Acronym:
FMT Obesity
Brief Summary:
This is a randomized controlled pilot study to assess the microbiological and clinical impacts of Fecal Microbiota Transplantation (FMT) in patients with obesity. The investigators will prospectively enroll 20 adult patients who are obese (Body Mass Index of 35kg/m2 or higher) after providing written informed consent. The study participants will be randomized 1:1 to either the treatment arm or the placebo arm. The treatment arm will receive an induction FMT with capsules followed by a monthly maintenance dose of oral capsules for 12 weeks total. The placebo group will receive a placebo capsules for induction followed by monthly intake of oral placebo capsules for 12 weeks.
Detailed Description:
None
Study Oversight
Has Oversight DMC:
True
Is a FDA Regulated Drug?:
True
Is a FDA Regulated Device?:
False
Is an Unapproved Device?:
None
Is a PPSD?:
None
Is a US Export?:
None
Is an FDA AA801 Violation?: