Poop pills? no, stool transplants via colonoscopy aim to stop c. diff for good

NCT ID NCT03562741

First seen Feb 26, 2026 · Last updated May 09, 2026 · Updated 12 times

Summary

This study is testing whether a stool transplant from a healthy donor can stop repeat Clostridium difficile (C. diff) infections. The procedure involves placing donor stool directly into the colon during a colonoscopy to restore good bacteria. The study will track 500 people who have had at least two C. diff recurrences and failed standard antibiotics.

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  • UMass Memorial Medical Center

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    Worcester, Massachusetts, 01655, United States

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