Can a gut microbiome transplant boost fertility in PCOS?
NCT ID NCT07746635
First seen Aug 05, 2026 · Last updated Aug 13, 2026 · Updated 3 times
Summary
This trial investigates whether taking capsules containing freeze-dried fecal matter from healthy donors—known as fecal microbiota transplantation (FMT)—can improve pregnancy outcomes and metabolic health in overweight or obese women with polycystic ovary syndrome (PCOS) who are undergoing frozen embryo transfer. The study will first test safety and early signs of effectiveness in a small group, then compare FMT against a control in a larger randomized phase. Participants will take the capsules for two 6-day courses, alongside standard lifestyle and dietary guidance.
What this could mean
Our plain-language read of the trial. This is informational only — not medical advice or a prediction.
- Active substance
- oral fecal microbiota transplantation (FMT) freeze-dried capsules from healthy donors
- What this could lead to
- If successful, this could offer a new way to improve fertility and metabolic health in obese women with PCOS, potentially increasing the chances of a successful pregnancy after IVF.
- What could go wrong
- This is an early-stage pilot study with a small number of participants, so results may not be conclusive. FMT can cause digestive side effects like diarrhea or bloating, and the long-term effects are not fully known.
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Conditions
The condition(s) this trial relates to.
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Contacts and locations
Locations
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Center for Reproductive Medicine,Shanghai Changzheng Hospital
RECRUITINGShanghai, Shanghai Municipality, 200003, China
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