Stool transplant for feeding problems in critically ill patients
Treatments studied
Part of Digestive system clinical trials.
This trial tests whether a fecal microbiota transplant (FMT)—transferring healthy gut bacteria from a donor to your digestive system—can help critically ill patients tolerate food and nutrition delivered through a feeding tube. The goal is to restore gut function and improve recovery in the ICU.
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Who can take part
- You are 18–70 years old
- You have been in the ICU for at least 24 hours and expected to stay at least 7 more days
- You have signs of gut dysfunction (like stomach bloating, diarrhea, or paralyzed bowel) and feeding problems that persist after 3 days of nutrition support
- You are stable enough to participate (not in early shock, infection, or severe organ failure)
- You have no active gut bleeding, perforation, or severe intestinal damage
- You have not had abdominal surgery in the past 2 weeks
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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