Fecal transplant to prevent infections after liver transplant
Treatments studied
Part of Digestive system, Immune system & allergy, Infections clinical trials.
This study tests if giving a fecal transplant (a procedure that transfers healthy bacteria from a donor's stool into your gut) before a liver transplant can lower the risk of serious infections after the surgery. It might help strengthen your immune system to fight off germs.
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Who can take part
- You are 18 years or older and scheduled to receive a liver transplant.
- You have not had your entire colon removed.
- You are not pregnant or breastfeeding.
- You are not currently taking antibiotics by mouth or through an IV.
- You do not have an active COVID-19 infection.
- You do not have a severe allergy to macrogol (a laxative used in bowel prep for colonoscopy).
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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