Poop pills could tame rare liver disease

NCT ID NCT07477782

First seen Jun 25, 2026 · Last updated Jun 27, 2026 · Updated 1 time

Summary

This study tests whether fecal microbiota transplantation (FMT) can improve liver function in people with primary sclerosing cholangitis (PSC) and inflammatory bowel disease (IBD). 72 participants will receive either FMT or a sham procedure via colonoscopy and later oral capsules. The main goal is to lower certain liver enzymes and bilirubin levels after 48 weeks.

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 transplantation (FMT)
What this could lead to
If successful, FMT could offer a new way to control PSC and reduce the need for liver transplants.
What could go wrong
This is an early phase 2 trial with only 72 people. The treatment may not work, and there are risks from the colonoscopy and oral capsules.

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Conditions

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Contacts and locations

Locations

  • Hepatology Department, Saint Antoine Hospital

    Paris, 75012, France

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