Gut microbiome treatment for adults on breathing machines in ICU
Part of Infections clinical trials.
This study tests a treatment that changes the gut bacteria of adults in the ICU who need a breathing machine. The goal is to see if it helps prevent harmful germs from growing in the gut, which might lead to better recovery.
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Who can take part
- You are 18 years or older
- You are currently in the intensive care unit (ICU)
- You are on a breathing machine (ventilator) through a tube in your throat
- Your doctor expects you will need the breathing machine for more than 3 days
- You do not have any serious gut problems (like blockages, recent gut surgery, or inflammatory bowel disease)
- You have not recently taken medications that weaken your immune system (like chemotherapy or high-dose steroids)
- You are not pregnant or breastfeeding
- You are willing to stop taking probiotics or similar supplements 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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