Status:

UNKNOWN

The Safety and Efficacy of Fecal Microbiota Transplantation in a Population With Major Depressive Disorder

Lead Sponsor:

University of Calgary

Collaborating Sponsors:

Cumming school of medicine

The W. Garfield Westin Foundation

Conditions:

Depression

Treatment Resistant Depression

Eligibility:

All Genders

18-65 years

Phase:

PHASE2

PHASE3

Brief Summary

The primary goals of this proof of concept clinical trial are to determine the effectiveness, safety and tolerability of oral FMT in adults with Treatment Resistant Depression (TRD).

Detailed Description

This study is a phase 2/3, double-blinded, randomized controlled trial (RCT) in which 80 adults with TRD being treated with an approved antidepressant medication will be assigned to either FMT capsule...

Eligibility Criteria

Inclusion

  • Between 18-65 years of age:
  • Participants should be at least 18 years old and not older than 65 years at the day of screening
  • Have a primary diagnosis of MDD according to the M.I.N.I. International Neuropsychiatric Interview (MINI)47
  • Medical history suggestive of Treatment Resistant Depression (TRD). (inadequate response to at least 2 approved antidepressants. at least one of which is in the current episode of depression)48
  • Have been on a current treatment with a approved antidepressant at an adequate dose for at least 8 weeks
  • A MADRS score of ≥ 19 at screening and visit 2
  • Additional
  • \- Participants who will be included in the IBS-D cohort should have a confirmed diagnosis of IBS-D as indicated by the referring gastroenterologist.

Exclusion

  • 1\. Participant meets Diagnostic and Statistical Manual of Mental Disorders (DSM-5)1 Criteria for the following conditions according to the M.I.N.I: f) Substance Use Disorder within the last 3 months. \*(Criteria should include Alcohol and non-alcohol substances except Cannabis) g) Moderate or severe Substance use disorder for Cannabis use the last 3 months h) Active Anorexia Nervosa or Bulimia nervosa i) Schizophrenia or schizoaffective disorder j) Active suicidality 2. Regular intake of non-steroidal anti-inflammatory drugs, antibiotics, or iron supplements for medical purposes in the 3 months prior to study entry 3. Use of prebiotics or probiotics for medical purposes for more than 2 weeks within the last 3 months 4. Clinically diagnosed chronic gastrointestinal diseases (IBD, Crohn's disease, Ulcerative colitis, Celiac disease) 5. Conditions causing immune suppression 6. Not breastfeeding, pregnant or seeking to get pregnant during the course of this study. Be using an acceptable method of birth control (implants, injectable, combined oral contraceptives, IUDs, sexual abstinence or a vasectomized partner) 7. Reported allergy to Vancomycin or Nitazoxanide

Key Trial Info

Start Date :

March 4 2021

Trial Type :

INTERVENTIONAL

Allocation :

ESTIMATED

End Date :

December 4 2024

Estimated Enrollment :

80 Patients enrolled

Trial Details

Trial ID

NCT04805879

Start Date

March 4 2021

End Date

December 4 2024

Last Update

November 28 2023

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Cumming School of Medicine, University of Calgary

Calgary, Alberta, Canada, T2N 4 Z6