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Does COVID-19 hide in the gut? scientists probe stool for clues

NCT ID NCT04359836

NEW Knowledge-focused Sponsor: ProgenaBiome Source: ClinicalTrials.gov ↗

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First seen Sep 21, 2026 · Last updated Sep 21, 2026

Summary

Researchers are studying whether SARS-CoV-2, the virus that causes COVID-19, can be found in the stool of infected patients. They will collect stool samples from 250 adults who tested positive for COVID-19 within the past week and sequence the gut bacteria in those samples. The goal is to see if the virus is shed in stool and whether certain gut microbes are linked to the infection.

What this could mean

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What this could lead to
If researchers find the virus in stool, it could improve understanding of how COVID-19 spreads and whether gut bacteria affect how sick people get.
What could go wrong
This is a small pilot study with no treatment. It can only find patterns, not prove cause and effect, and its results may not apply to other groups of patients.

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Study facts

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Participants

About 250 people

The number the study aims to enrol. It can still change while the study runs.

Started

Apr 2020

Expected to finish

Jul 2027

An estimate. End dates often move.

Lead sponsor

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Who can take part

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Who is studied

Adults 18 and older

Ages

18 years and older

Sex

Anyone

Healthy volunteers

Accepted

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Inclusion Criteria: 1. Signed informed consent, demonstrating that the patient understands the procedures required for the study and the purpose of the study 2. Male or female of 18 years of age or older 3. Diagnosis of COVID-19 infection by RT- PCR within 1 week of Screening Exclusion Criteria: 1. Refusal to sign informed consent form 2. History of bariatric surgery, total colectomy with ileorectal anastomosis or proctocolectomy. 3. Postoperative stoma, ostomy, or ileoanal pouch 4. Treatment with total parenteral nutrition

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Conditions

The condition(s) this trial relates to.

Coronavinae infectious disease Coronaviridae Infections Coronaviridae infectious disease COVID-19 Orthocoronavirinae infectious disease

As listed by the trial registrant

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Corona virus infection Coronaviridae infections Coronavirus Coronavirus-19 COVID COVID-19 Gastrointestinal microbiome Gut microbiome

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Contacts and locations

Locations

  • ProgenaBiome

    Ventura, California, 93003, United States

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