Status:

RECRUITING

Safety and Efficacy of Fecal Microbiota Transplantation on Cognitive Function in T1DM

Lead Sponsor:

Second Xiangya Hospital of Central South University

Conditions:

Type 1 Diabetes

Eligibility:

All Genders

18-60 years

Phase:

NA

Brief Summary

This study is a prospective, single-center, parallel-design,1:1 randomized controlled trial with triple blinding. It aims to investigate the effects of fecal microbiota transplantation (FMT) on cognit...

Eligibility Criteria

Inclusion

  • According to the definition of type 1 diabetes mellitus (T1DM) by the World Health Organization (WHO), the diagnostic criteria are as follows: (i) clinically diagnosed as T1D by endocrinologists; (ii) insulin dependence from disease onset and diabetic ketoacidosis (DKA)/diabetic ketosis (DK) at diagnosis; (iii) positive for at least one of islet autoantibodies for glutamic acid decarboxylase antibody \[GADA\], insulinoma-associated protein 2 antibody \[IA-2A\], and zinc transporter 8 antibody \[ZnT8A\]; or negative for all three islet autoantibodies, but diagnosed before age 30.
  • Age between 18 and 60 years, with a diabetes duration of 10 years or more
  • Glycated hemoglobin levels ranging from 6.5% to 9.0%.

Exclusion

  • Use of any hypoglycemic medication other than insulin in the two months prior to randomization.
  • Participation in other clinical trials within the two months prior to randomization.
  • Use of antimicrobial drugs, probiotics, intestinal microbiota regulators, and other drugs with significant impact on gut microbiota within the two months prior to randomization.
  • Gastrointestinal diseases: celiac disease, irritable bowel syndrome, Crohn's disease, etc.
  • Severe infections, severe heart, liver, kidney diseases, tumors, and other inflammatory or autoimmune diseases.
  • Pregnant or lactating women, or women planning pregnancy during the study period.
  • Severe mental health disorders such as schizophrenia, major depression, bipolar disorder, alcohol or substance abuse, etc.
  • Neurological disorders such as Parkinson's disease, progressive supranuclear palsy, epilepsy, multiple sclerosis, traumatic brain injury, stroke, etc.
  • Post-implantation of metal materials or contraindications for other MRI examinations.
  • Severe episodes of unconscious hypoglycemia within the past two months.

Key Trial Info

Start Date :

April 20 2024

Trial Type :

INTERVENTIONAL

Allocation :

ESTIMATED

End Date :

December 30 2027

Estimated Enrollment :

40 Patients enrolled

Trial Details

Trial ID

NCT06496412

Start Date

April 20 2024

End Date

December 30 2027

Last Update

July 11 2024

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Institute of Metabolism and Endocrinology, Second Xiangya Hospital, Central South University

Changsha, Hunan, China, 410011