Could a poop pill boost anorexia recovery? small trial aims to find out
NCT ID NCT07574892
First seen Jun 25, 2026 · Last updated Jun 27, 2026 · Updated 1 time
Summary
This pilot study tests whether adding a single dose of fecal microbiota transplant (FMT) to standard psychotherapy can help people with anorexia nervosa. Thirty-six adults starting outpatient therapy will be randomly assigned to receive either therapy alone or therapy plus FMT (via capsules or gastroscopy). The main goal is to see if the combination is feasible and to gather early data on gut bacteria changes and clinical outcomes.
What this could mean
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Active substance
fecal microbiota transplant (FMT)
What this could lead to
If this works, it could point toward a new way to improve recovery from anorexia by restoring healthy gut bacteria alongside standard therapy.
What could go wrong
This is a very early, small pilot study (36 people) testing only feasibility, not effectiveness. The treatment may not improve outcomes and could cause discomfort or infection from the transplant.
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Locations
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Haugalandet distriktspsykiatriske senter
Haugesund, Haugesund, 5535, Norway
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Haukeland University Hospital in Helse Bergen
Bergen, Norway, 5096, Norway
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Helse Møre og Romsdal
Ålesund, Møre og Romsdal, 6026, Norway
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Sola distriktspsykiatriske senter
Stavanger, Sola, 4050, Norway
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