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NCT02530385 · ClinicalTrials.gov registry record · Phase 1

Fecal Microbiota Transplant for Improvement of Metabolism

A Phase 1 study of Obesity, sponsored by Massachusetts General Hospital.

Completed
Registry status
Phase 1
Development phase
24
Enrollment target
1
Study location

NCT02530385: Completed Phase 1 study of Obesity, sponsored by Massachusetts General Hospital.

NCT02530385 is a Phase 1 study of Obesity that has completed, run by Massachusetts General Hospital. The registered enrollment target is 24 participants, below the 819-participant average among 1,053 other Obesity trials with a reported enrollment target (97% lower). The trial reports 1 study location across 1 state. According to ClinicalTrials.gov, the official US trial registry.

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The verdict

NCT02530385, a Phase 1 study of Obesity, has completed, sponsored by Massachusetts General Hospital.

COMPLETED
Registry status
Phase 1
Development phase
24 participants
Enrollment target
1
Study location

Study Summary

The purpose of this study is to study the impact of gut bacteria on weight. Fecal microbiota transplantation (FMT) transfers intestinal bacteria by a "stool transplant" from a healthy, lean person to a person with obesity.

Conditions Studied

Interventions

  • OTHER Placebo Capsules
  • BIOLOGICAL FMT Capsules

Study Locations (1)

Massachusetts

  • Massachusetts General Hospital - Boston

Trial Details

FieldValue
Enrollment Target 24 participants
Start Date 2016-06
Est. Completion 2018-06-27
Phase Phase 1

Sponsor

Massachusetts General Hospital

2,032 total trials

What the Registry Record Tells You About NCT02530385

The ClinicalTrials.gov registry entry for NCT02530385 describes a study currently listed as completed, categorized as Phase 1. The registered enrollment target is 24 participants, a figure that helps gauge the scale of data the investigators plan to collect, below the 819-participant average among 1,053 other Obesity trials with a reported enrollment target (97% lower). The listed sponsor is Massachusetts General Hospital, which has 2,032 total studies on file at ClinicalTrials.gov.

The record links to 1 condition, with Obesity appearing as the primary indexed condition, and to 2 interventions - of which Placebo Capsules is the first listed.

NCT02530385 reports 1 study location spanning 1 distinct geographic area - top geographies include Massachusetts.

Frequently Asked Questions

What is clinical trial NCT02530385 about?

NCT02530385 is a clinical study titled "Fecal Microbiota Transplant for Improvement of Metabolism". The purpose of this study is to study the impact of gut bacteria on weight. Fecal microbiota transplantation (FMT) transfers intestinal bacteria by a "stool transplant" from a healthy, lean person to a person with obesity.

What is the current status of trial NCT02530385?

This trial is currently completed. It is a Phase 1 study. The enrollment target is 24 participants. The study started on 2016-06. Estimated completion is 2018-06-27.

What conditions does trial NCT02530385 study?

This clinical trial studies the following conditions: Obesity.

What interventions are being tested in trial NCT02530385?

The interventions under investigation include: Placebo Capsules (OTHER), FMT Capsules (BIOLOGICAL).

Who is sponsoring clinical trial NCT02530385?

This trial is sponsored by Massachusetts General Hospital, which has 2,032 total clinical trials registered on ClinicalTrials.gov.

Where is trial NCT02530385 being conducted?

This trial has 1 study location across Massachusetts. Contact the study sites directly through ClinicalTrials.gov for enrollment availability.

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