Poop pills for kids? fecal transplant trial targets stubborn gut infections

NCT ID NCT02636517

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

First seen Apr 22, 2026 · Last updated Apr 28, 2026 · Updated 2 times

Summary

This study tests whether a fecal transplant (FMT) can safely treat children with recurrent C. difficile infections, including those with inflammatory bowel disease (IBD). Up to 250 kids aged 3–21 will receive donor stool to restore healthy gut bacteria. The goal is to see if FMT works better than standard antibiotics at preventing repeat infections.

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Contacts and locations

Locations

  • Children's Hospital of Philadelphia

    Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, 19104, United States

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