Ulcerative Colitis
Conditions
Brief summary
The purpose of this study is to find out whether a single fecal microbiota transplantation is an effective and safe treatment as an adjunct to standard therapy in patients with ulcerative colitis.
Interventions
OTHERFecal microbiota transplantation
A single fecal microbiota transplantation through colonoscope
Sponsors
Turku University Hospital
Study design
Allocation
RANDOMIZED
Intervention model
PARALLEL
Primary purpose
TREATMENT
Masking
NONE
Eligibility
Sex/Gender
ALL
Age
1 Years to 75 Years
Healthy volunteers
No
Inclusion criteria
* active ulcerative colitis (PUCAI 10-64) in whom fecal microbiota transplantation via colonoscope can be performed
Exclusion criteria
* severe ulcerative colitis (PUCAI \> 65)
Design outcomes
Primary
| Measure | Time frame | Description |
|---|---|---|
| Activity of ulcerative colitis | Within 1 year after the intervention | Change from baseline in the Pediatric Ulcerative Colitis Activity Index (PUCAI) at 1 month, 3 months, 6 months, and 12 months. |
Secondary
| Measure | Time frame | Description |
|---|---|---|
| Colonic inflammation | Within 1 year after the intervention | Change from baseline in the fecal calprotectin at 1 month, 3 months, 6 months, and 12 months. |
| Adverse events | Within 1 year after the intervention | — |
Countries
Finland
Outcome results
None listed