Clinical trial Recruiting at 1 site Observational Ages 18 and up

Registry for Fecal Microbiota Transplantation in Inflammatory Bowel Diseases

Official title: The Fecal Microbiota Transplantation Registry

Run by Chinese University of Hong Kong · NCT03787771 · Data updated 2026-11-12

This study is tracking people with inflammatory bowel diseases who are getting fecal microbiota transplants to see how changing their gut bacteria might help their symptoms and overall health.

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Quick facts

Study typeObservational
Ages18 Years and up
SexAll
Enrollment3000 (estimated)
SponsorChinese University of Hong Kong
Academic / other
Locations1 site (Hong Kong)
StatusRecruiting
StartedJuly 2, 2017
Main results expectedMay 2046
Study endsNovember 2046
Registry record updatedAugust 22, 2024
Trial IDNCT03787771 on ClinicalTrials.gov

Is this trial a fit for you?

Likely a good fit

Ideal candidates include adults aged 18 and older who have received or are planning to receive FMT or have donated stool for FMT.

Probably not a fit

Patients under 18 years old will not benefit from this study.

A plain-English reading of the study's rules. Only the study team can confirm whether you qualify.

What this trial studies

This registry collects data on fecal microbiota transplantation (FMT) for patients with inflammatory bowel diseases (IBD). It aims to explore the relationship between gut microbiota and gastrointestinal diseases by tracking individuals who have received or are planning to receive FMT, as well as those who have donated stool for FMT. The study will analyze the effects of altering the microbiome on patient outcomes and the potential therapeutic benefits of FMT beyond its current use for Clostridium difficile infections.

Why it matters

Potential benefit: If successful, this registry could enhance understanding of FMT's effectiveness in treating inflammatory bowel diseases, potentially leading to improved patient outcomes.

How similar studies have gone: Other studies have shown promising results for FMT in treating gastrointestinal diseases, indicating that this approach is gaining traction in the medical community.

Who can join: the full rules

Show full inclusion / exclusion criteria
Inclusion Criteria:

* Age ≥ 18
* Written informed consent obtained
* Subject who has received or planning to receive FMT or other gut-related microbiota products in routine clinical practice or research (FMT recipents)
* Subject who has donated stool or planning to donate stool for FMT or production of other gut-related microbiota products in routine clinical practice or research. Subjects who failed screening will also be recruited. (FMT donors)

Exclusion Criteria:

* Age ≤18

Where it's running

  • Prince of Wales Hospital
    Hong Kong, Hong Kong
    Recruiting

Study contacts

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How to take part

  1. Review the eligibility criteria above with your treating physician.
  2. Check the official listing on ClinicalTrials.gov for the latest contact details and recruitment status.
  3. Contact the study coordinator or principal investigator to ask for pre-screening. Pre-screening is free and never obligates you to enroll.
Last reviewed 2026-11-14 by the Find a Trial editorial team. Information on this page is for educational purposes and is not medical advice. Always consult qualified healthcare professionals about clinical trial participation.