Poop pills may stop deadly infections in pancreatitis patients

NCT ID NCT07464392

First seen Jun 24, 2026 · Last updated Jun 27, 2026 · Updated 1 time

Summary

This study tests whether fecal microbiota transplantation (FMT) — transferring gut bacteria from healthy donors — can prevent infections in people with moderately severe or severe acute pancreatitis. About 150 adults will receive either FMT liquid or a placebo through a feeding tube. The goal is to see if FMT reduces serious infections like infected pancreatic necrosis or pneumonia.

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) liquid from healthy donors
What this could lead to
If it works, this could offer a new way to prevent life-threatening infections in people with severe pancreatitis.
What could go wrong
This is an early-stage trial with only 150 participants, so results may not apply to everyone. FMT carries a small risk of transmitting infections or causing digestive discomfort.

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Conditions

The condition(s) this trial relates to.

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Contacts and locations

Locations

  • Affiliated Hospital of Guangdong Medical University

    NOT_YET_RECRUITING

    Zhanjiang, Guangdong, China

  • Changhai Hospital

    RECRUITING

    Shanghai, Shanghai Municipality, China

  • Guangdong Hospital of Traditional Chinese Medicine

    NOT_YET_RECRUITING

    Guangzhou, Guangdong, China

  • Guangzhou Medical University Affiliated Panyu Central Hospital

    NOT_YET_RECRUITING

    Guangzhou, Guangdong, China

  • Quanzhou First Hospital, Fujian

    NOT_YET_RECRUITING

    Quanzhou, Fujian, China

  • Renji Hospital, Shanghai Jiao Tong University School of Medicine

    NOT_YET_RECRUITING

    Shanghai, Shanghai Municipality, China

  • Ruijin Hospital, Shanghai Jiao Tong University School of Medicine

    NOT_YET_RECRUITING

    Shanghai, Shanghai Municipality, China

  • Shanghai General Hospital

    NOT_YET_RECRUITING

    Shanghai, Shanghai Municipality, China

  • Shanghai Tenth People's Hospital ,Tenth People's Hospital Affiliated to Tongji University)

    NOT_YET_RECRUITING

    Shanghai, Shanghai Municipality, China

  • The Affiliated Qingyuan People's Hospital of Guangzhou Medical University

    NOT_YET_RECRUITING

    Qingyuan, Guangdong, China

  • The First Affiliated Hospital of Guangzhou Medical University

    NOT_YET_RECRUITING

    Guangzhou, Guangdong, China

  • The Second Affiliated Hospital of Fujian University of Traditional Chinese Medicine

    NOT_YET_RECRUITING

    Fuzhou, Fujian, China

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