Fecal transplant for brain problems after liver shunt surgery
Treatments studied
Part of Brain & nervous system, Digestive system, Hormones & metabolism clinical trials.
This study tests if a fecal transplant (putting healthy donor stool into your gut) can help people who keep having serious liver-related brain problems after a TIPS procedure, even with standard medicines. It might restore a healthier balance of gut bacteria.
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Who can take part
- You are between 18 and 75 years old.
- You had a TIPS procedure (a stent placed in your liver to reduce pressure).
- After TIPS, you have had at least 2 episodes of confusion or disorientation (hepatic encephalopathy) in the last 6 months despite taking lactulose and rifaximin.
- You are willing to stop probiotics, prebiotics, or other fecal transplant treatments before joining.
- You are not pregnant, breastfeeding, or have a current serious infection or cancer.
Quick eligibility check
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