Poop pills to treat brain fog in the ICU?
NCT ID NCT07348471
First seen Jun 25, 2026 · Last updated Jun 27, 2026 · Updated 1 time
Summary
This study tests whether fecal microbiota transplantation (FMT) can help treat delirium in intensive care unit (ICU) patients. Delirium is a sudden confusion that affects up to 80% of ICU patients and has no proven drug treatment. The trial will give 60 patients either standard care or FMT via a feeding tube for three days, and track how many days they are free of delirium.
What this could mean
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Active substance
fecal microbiota transplantation (FMT)
What this could lead to
If it works, this could offer a new treatment for ICU delirium, a common and serious complication with no proven drug therapy.
What could go wrong
This is a small, early-stage trial with only 60 participants, so results may not apply widely. FMT also carries risks like infection or allergic reaction.
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Department of Critical Care Medicine, Union Hospital, Tongji Medical College, Huazhong University of Science and Technology
RECRUITINGWuhan, China
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