Could a gut bacteria transplant ease heart failure in seniors?
NCT ID NCT07628777
First seen Jun 27, 2026 · Last updated Jun 27, 2026
Summary
This study tests whether transplanting healthy gut bacteria (fecal microbiota transplantation) can improve quality of life and exercise ability in elderly patients with a common type of heart failure (HFpEF). Fifty adults aged 60 and older will receive either the transplant or a placebo, while continuing standard heart failure care. The main goal is to see if the treatment boosts heart-related well-being after 20 weeks.
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The First Affiliated Hospital of Air Force Medical University
Xi’an, Shanxi, China
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