Status:

UNKNOWN

Safety and Efficacy of Fecal Microbiota Transplantation in a Population With Bipolar Disorder

Lead Sponsor:

Valerie Taylor

Collaborating Sponsors:

University Health Network, Toronto

Conditions:

Bipolar Depression

Eligibility:

All Genders

18-65 years

Phase:

PHASE2

PHASE3

Brief Summary

Every human harbors complex microbial communities (collectively, the human 'microbiome') that cover the skin and the body's mucosal surfaces. There is mounting evidence of an interaction between the i...

Detailed Description

The primary goals of this proof of concept study are to determine the effectiveness, safety and tolerability of FMT in adults with BD depression. Objective 1: To evaluate the effectiveness of the com...

Eligibility Criteria

Inclusion

  • Between 18-65 years of age
  • Outpatient status
  • Have a diagnosis of bipolar disorder (BD) (type I or II) according to the Mini International Neuropsychiatric Interview (MINI)
  • Have been on a stable first line treatment for BD depression at an adequate dose for at least 8 weeks prior to study entry
  • Suffer from a current depressive episode (Montgomery-Åsberg Depression Rating Scale (MADRS) score at screening and baseline of ≥ 12)

Exclusion

  • DSM-IV criteria for substance abuse within the last 6 months or lifetime dependency
  • Active eating disorders
  • Schizophrenia or schizoaffective disorder
  • Current psychotic symptoms
  • A Young Mania Rating Scale (YMRS) score of ≥12 at screening
  • Active suicidality
  • Regular intake of non-steroidal anti-inflammatory drugs or iron supplements in the 3 months prior to study entry
  • Use of prebiotics or probiotics for medical purposes, use of antibiotics or any experimental drug in the 3 months prior to study entry
  • Chronic gastrointestinal diseases
  • Conditions causing immunosuppression
  • A significant bleeding disorder
  • Any contraindication to colonoscopy
  • Pregnancy or breastfeeding

Key Trial Info

Start Date :

January 1 2018

Trial Type :

INTERVENTIONAL

Allocation :

ACTUAL

End Date :

December 31 2022

Estimated Enrollment :

35 Patients enrolled

Trial Details

Trial ID

NCT03279224

Start Date

January 1 2018

End Date

December 31 2022

Last Update

May 4 2022

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Women's college Research Institute

Toronto, Ontario, Canada, M5G1N8