Could a gut makeover help Alzheimer's? first safety trial begins
NCT ID NCT07332260
First seen Jun 27, 2026 · Last updated Jun 27, 2026
Summary
This early-stage study is testing whether a fecal microbiota transplant (FMT) is safe and feasible for people with mild-to-moderate Alzheimer's disease. Ten participants will receive the transplant via colonoscopy, and researchers will monitor side effects, recruitment rates, and changes in gut bacteria. The goal is to see if this approach is worth studying further for easing Alzheimer's symptoms.
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Study facts
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Phase 1
The first testing in people. Mainly checks safety and dose, usually in a small group.
- Participants
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About 10 people
The number the study aims to enrol. It can still change while the study runs.
- Expected to start
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May 2026
An estimate. Start dates often move.
- Expected to finish
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Jan 2027
An estimate. End dates often move.
- Lead sponsor
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Other sponsor
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Who can take part
This study's own entry requirements. Only the study team can say for certain whether you qualify.
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18 years and older
- Sex
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Anyone
- Healthy volunteers
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Not accepted
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Inclusion Criteria: * Alzheimer's dementia mild to moderate stage * Presence of Alzheimer pathology core 1 biomarkers as defined by National Institute on Aging-Alzheimer's Association (NIA-AA) criteria (2024) * Capable of giving informed consent Exclusion Criteria: * Contraindications for colonoscopy examination * Contraindications for Magnetic Resonance Imaging (MRI) * Life expectancy \< 1 year * Clinical frailty scale 7 or more * History of seizure disorder * History of brain tumour or intracranial bleed * Major psychiatric disorder such as schizophrenia, bipolar disorder, or major depressive disorder * Alcohol or substance abuse * Decompensated heart disease * Malignancy * Current use of anticoagulant treatment (dual acting oral anticoagulant or warfarin) * Pregnant or planning pregnancy * Colonic adenomas over 1 cm, tumours or signs of active colitis on colonoscopy * Status after colectomy or hemicolectomy * Inflammatory bowel disease * Immunocompromised individual * Receiving biological/antibody treatment
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Locations
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University Hospital of North Norway, Tromsø
RECRUITINGTromsø, Troms, 9016, Norway
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