Could a poop pill help teens with anorexia?

NCT ID NCT06593366

Not yet recruiting Disease control Sponsor: Hamilton Health Sciences Corporation Source: ClinicalTrials.gov ↗

First seen Jun 26, 2026 · Last updated Jun 27, 2026 · Updated 1 time

Summary

This pilot study tests whether fecal microbiota transplant (FMT) – taking capsules made from healthy donor stool – is a feasible and acceptable treatment for 20 teens (ages 12-17) with anorexia nervosa. Participants will take FMT or placebo capsules twice a day, twice a week for 8 weeks. The study will measure recruitment, retention, and changes in weight, gut bacteria, and mood.

What this could mean

Our plain-language read of the trial. This is informational only — not medical advice or a prediction.

Active substance: fecal microbiota transplant (FMT) from healthy donors
What this could lead to: If it works, this could point toward a new way to help teens with anorexia gain weight and feel better by restoring gut health.
What could go wrong: This is a very small pilot study (20 teens) testing only feasibility, not effectiveness. It may not show clear benefits, and the long-term safety of FMT in this group is unknown.

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Conditions

The condition(s) this trial relates to.

Anorexia anorexia nervosa

As listed by the trial registrant

The condition terms exactly as the trial's registrant entered them.

ANOREXIA ANOREXIA IN ADOLESCENCE ANOREXIA IN CHILDREN ANOREXIA NERVOSA ANOREXIA NERVOSA RESTRICTING TYPE

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