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Intestinal Microbiota Transplant in Alcohol-Associated Liver Disease
Sponsor: Virginia Commonwealth University
Summary
The purpose of this research study is to test the safety, tolerability, and effectiveness of the capsules that contain bacteria from healthy individuals when used to treat alcohol craving and drinking.
Official title: Intestinal Microbiota Transplant in Alcohol-Associated Chronic Liver Disease and Cirrhosis: A Randomized, Double-Blind, Placebo-Controlled Clinical Trial
Key Details
Gender
All
Age Range
18 Years - Any
Study Type
INTERVENTIONAL
Enrollment
80
Start Date
2022-11-21
Completion Date
2026-12-30
Last Updated
2025-05-09
Healthy Volunteers
No
Interventions
Intestinal Microbiota Transplant (IMT) Capsules
Capsules containing freeze-dried intestinal microbiota from healthy human donors
Placebo Capsules
Capsules containing an inactive substance ("sugar pill")
Locations (2)
Hunter Holmes McGuire VA Medical Center
Richmond, Virginia, United States
Virginia Commonwealth University
Richmond, Virginia, United States