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NCT06871111 · ClinicalTrials.gov registry record · Phase 1

The Microbiota Augmentation to Reestablish Commensal Organisms (MARCO) Trial

A Phase 1 study of Cirrhosis, Liver and Liver Diseases, sponsored by University of Chicago.

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

NCT06871111 is a Phase 1 study of Cirrhosis, Liver and Liver Diseases that is actively recruiting participants, run by University of Chicago. The registered enrollment target is 24 participants, below the 241-participant average among 34 other Cirrhosis, Liver trials with a reported enrollment target (90% lower). The trial reports 1 study location across 1 state.

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The verdict

NCT06871111, a Phase 1 study of Cirrhosis, Liver and Liver Diseases, is actively recruiting participants, sponsored by University of Chicago.

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

Study Summary

The Microbiota Augmentation to Reestablish Commensal Organisms (MARCO) trial is a single center prospective adaptive phase 1b clinical trial in patients who are hospitalized with complications of liver disease and have low fecal metabolite levels (butyrate and deoxycholic acid). The study intervention is 1 of 9 novel live Commensal Consortia each containing eight commensal bacterial strains derived from healthy donors. The primary objective of the study is to determine safety and tolerability of Commensal Consortia administration.

Interventions

  • BIOLOGICAL Commensal Bacteria Strains

Study Locations (1)

Illinois

  • The University of Chicago Medical Center - Chicago

Trial Details

FieldValue
Enrollment Target 24 participants
Start Date 2025-08-04
Est. Completion 2028-02-04
Phase Phase 1

Sponsor

University of Chicago

796 total trials

What the Registry Record Tells You About NCT06871111

The ClinicalTrials.gov registry entry for NCT06871111 describes a study currently listed as recruiting, 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 241-participant average among 34 other Cirrhosis, Liver trials with a reported enrollment target (90% lower). The listed sponsor is University of Chicago, which has 796 total studies on file at ClinicalTrials.gov.

The record links to 3 conditions, with Cirrhosis, Liver appearing as the primary indexed condition, and to 1 intervention - of which Commensal Bacteria Strains is the first listed.

NCT06871111 reports 1 study location spanning 1 distinct geographic area - top geographies include Illinois.

Frequently Asked Questions

What is clinical trial NCT06871111 about?

NCT06871111 is a clinical study titled "The Microbiota Augmentation to Reestablish Commensal Organisms (MARCO) Trial". The Microbiota Augmentation to Reestablish Commensal Organisms (MARCO) trial is a single center prospective adaptive phase 1b clinical trial in patients who are hospitalized with complications of liver disease and have low fecal metabolite levels (butyrate and deoxycholic acid). The study interventi...

What is the current status of trial NCT06871111?

This trial is currently recruiting. It is a Phase 1 study. The enrollment target is 24 participants. The study started on 2025-08-04. Estimated completion is 2028-02-04.

What conditions does trial NCT06871111 study?

This clinical trial studies the following conditions: Cirrhosis, Liver, Liver Diseases, Liver Failure.

What interventions are being tested in trial NCT06871111?

The interventions under investigation include: Commensal Bacteria Strains (BIOLOGICAL).

Who is sponsoring clinical trial NCT06871111?

This trial is sponsored by University of Chicago, which has 796 total clinical trials registered on ClinicalTrials.gov.

Where is trial NCT06871111 being conducted?

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

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