Gut bacteria swap could disarm superbugs in hospital patients
NCT ID NCT05835206
First seen Jun 24, 2026 · Last updated Jun 27, 2026 · Updated 1 time
Summary
This study tests whether a microbiome therapy—a capsule of healthy gut bacteria—can reduce drug-resistant bacteria living in the gut of hospitalized patients. About 40 adults who carry these superbugs will receive either the therapy or a placebo. The goal is to see if the treatment safely lowers the amount of resistant bacteria and helps prevent future infections.
What this could mean
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Active substance
encapsulated intestinal microbiota (microbiome therapy)
What this could lead to
If successful, this could offer a way to reduce dangerous antibiotic-resistant bacteria in the gut, lowering infection risk and the need for strong antibiotics.
What could go wrong
This is a small early-phase trial with only 40 participants, so results may not apply broadly. The therapy may not effectively clear the bacteria or could cause side effects.
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Conditions
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Locations
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Emory Johns Creek Hospital
RECRUITINGJohns Creek, Georgia, 30097, United States
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Emory Rehabilitation Hospital
RECRUITINGAtlanta, Georgia, 30322, United States
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Emory University Clinical Research Network
RECRUITINGAtlanta, Georgia, 30322, United States
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Emory University Hospital (EUH)
RECRUITINGAtlanta, Georgia, 30322, United States
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Emory University Hospital Midtown
RECRUITINGAtlanta, Georgia, 30308, United States
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Emory University at Wesley Woods Hospital
RECRUITINGAtlanta, Georgia, 30329, United States