Gut bacteria transplant for alopecia areata
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This study tests whether changing the bacteria in your gut (using a fecal transplant given as capsules or through a colonoscopy) can help treat alopecia areata, a condition that causes hair loss. It looks at how gut and skin bacteria are linked to your hair loss.
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Who can take part
- You are between 18 and 65 years old.
- You have been diagnosed with alopecia areata (patchy or extensive hair loss) for less than 10 years.
- Your hair loss is at least 20% of your scalp (measured by a SALT score).
- You have no chronic gut problems like inflammatory bowel disease or celiac disease.
- You have not taken antibiotics, probiotics, or prebiotics in the last 2 months.
- You have not had a fecal microbiota transplant (FMT) before.
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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