Potato starch to clear resistant gut bacteria
Part of Infections clinical trials.
This trial tests whether taking a special potato starch daily can help remove resistant bacteria from your gut. It may lower the chance of future infections.
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Who can take part
- You have resistant bacteria in your gut, like C. difficile, MRSA, VRE, or certain types of E. coli.
- You are not in the hospital and can move around normally.
- You do not have a history of bowel blockages, severe gut disease, or trouble swallowing.
- Your diabetes is well-controlled and you haven't been hospitalized for it in the past 5 years.
- You haven't had a fecal transplant, gut surgery, or taken probiotics/fiber supplements in the last month.
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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