Could a 'Flora Transplant' stop recurring vaginal infections?
NCT ID NCT02236429
First seen Jun 26, 2026 · Last updated Jun 26, 2026
Summary
This study tests whether transferring healthy vaginal bacteria from donors can cure recurrent bacterial vaginosis (BV). Ten women with frequent BV will receive the transplant. The goal is to restore natural balance and prevent repeat infections without antibiotics.
What this could mean
Our plain-language read of the trial. This is informational only — not medical advice or a prediction.
- Active substance
- vaginal flora transplant
- What this could lead to
- If it works, this could offer a new way to treat recurrent bacterial vaginosis without relying on repeated antibiotics.
- What could go wrong
- This is a very small early trial with only 10 participants. It may not work for everyone, and there are risks of infection or rejection of the donor bacteria.
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Conditions
The condition(s) this trial relates to.
As listed by the trial registrant
The condition terms exactly as the trial's registrant entered them.
Contacts and locations
Locations
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Hadassah Medical Organization
Jerusalem, Israel