Fecal transplant for children with autism and gut issues
Part of Mental health clinical trials.
This study tests whether transplanting healthy bacteria into the gut (called fecal microbiota transplantation) can improve digestive symptoms and autism-related behaviors in children. If your child has autism and ongoing digestive issues, this treatment may help.
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Who can take part
- Your child must have a formal autism spectrum disorder diagnosis.
- Your child must have had abnormal stool (diarrhea or constipation) for at least 2 months.
- Your child must be able to swallow a capsule.
- Your child must not have other major digestive diseases (like celiac or inflammatory bowel disease).
- Your child must not be taking antibiotics or probiotics during the study.
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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