Could a poop transplant clear the fog of liver disease?
NCT ID NCT03420482
First seen Jan 08, 2026 · Last updated Apr 25, 2026 · Updated 19 times
Summary
This study tests whether transplanting gut bacteria from healthy donors can help people with advanced liver disease who suffer from confusion (hepatic encephalopathy). Researchers will first find the best stool donors, then compare the transplant to a placebo in 30 patients. The goal is to improve thinking and reduce side effects from current treatments.
Disclaimer
Read more
Show less
This is a summary of
the original study
.
Summaries may miss details or leave out important information. Before applying or accepting participation, make sure you have read and understood the full study. Curemydisease.com takes no responsibility whatsoever for anything missed, misunderstood, or acted upon as a result of our summary — we know it does not capture everything.
This is a summary of the original study . Summaries may miss details or leave out important information. Before applying or accepting participation, make sure you have read and understood the full study. Curemydisease.com takes no responsibility whatsoever for anything missed, misunderstood, or acted upon as a result of our summary — we know it does not capture everything.
Get updates
Get notified about this study
Sign up to get updates when this study changes or when new studies for HEPATIC ENCEPHALOPATHY are added.
By submitting, you agree to our Terms of use
Contacts and locations
Show contact details
Enter your email to view the contact information for this study.
By submitting, you agree to our Terms of use
Locations
-
Massachusetts General Hospital
Boston, Massachusetts, 02114, United States
Conditions
Explore the condition pages connected to this study.