Poop pills for kids? new study tests fecal transplants against stubborn gut infections

NCT ID NCT02636517

ENROLLING_BY_INVITATION Disease control Sponsor: Judith Kelsen Source: ClinicalTrials.gov ↗

First seen Jun 27, 2026 · Last updated Jun 27, 2026

Summary

This study tests whether a fecal transplant (FMT) can safely and effectively treat recurrent C. difficile infections in children, including those with inflammatory bowel disease (IBD). Researchers will give FMT to 250 children aged 3-21 and track whether the infection comes back. The goal is to see if FMT works better than standard antibiotics.

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  • Children's Hospital of Philadelphia

    Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, 19104, United States

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