Fecal transplant trial for autism symptoms in families
Treatments studied
Part of Mental health clinical trials.
This Phase 1 study tests whether a “familial” fecal microbiota transplant (FMT, stool-based treatment from a family-related donor) is safe and potentially helpful for autism spectrum disorder (ASD) with gut symptoms. It may help by changing gut bacteria, which researchers believe could affect behavior and development for some people.
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Who can take part
- Be at least 6 years old and have a confirmed ASD diagnosis.
- Have a parent/caregiver who can say yes to the study and help report side effects.
- Also have ongoing stomach or bowel symptoms (gastrointestinal symptoms).
- Be able to keep your ASD medicines steady for about 2 months before starting.
- Stay on required autism-related school/community supports during the study.
- Avoid certain medicines and infections before enrolling (for example, you may need to stop non-study antibiotics and certain anti-diarrhea medicines).
Quick eligibility check
Answer a few plain-language questions, based on this study's own requirements, to get a preliminary sense of fit.
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