Trial Outcomes & Findings for Fecal Microbiota Transplant for Improvement of Metabolism (NCT NCT02530385)

NCT ID: NCT02530385

Last Updated: 2019-07-25

Results Overview

Recruitment status

COMPLETED

Study phase

PHASE1/PHASE2

Target enrollment

24 participants

Primary outcome timeframe

Baseline and 6 weeks

Results posted on

2019-07-25

Participant Flow

Participant milestones

Participant milestones
Measure
Placebo
Placebo capsules Placebo Capsules: Placebo capsules contain powdered cocoa and gelatin
FMT Capsules
Active FMT capsules FMT Capsules: Capsules will be generated as per FDA-approved procedures
Overall Study
STARTED
12
12
Overall Study
COMPLETED
12
11
Overall Study
NOT COMPLETED
0
1

Reasons for withdrawal

Reasons for withdrawal
Measure
Placebo
Placebo capsules Placebo Capsules: Placebo capsules contain powdered cocoa and gelatin
FMT Capsules
Active FMT capsules FMT Capsules: Capsules will be generated as per FDA-approved procedures
Overall Study
Withdrawal by Subject
0
1

Baseline Characteristics

Fecal Microbiota Transplant for Improvement of Metabolism

Baseline characteristics by cohort

Baseline characteristics by cohort
Measure
FMT Capsules
n=12 Participants
Active FMT capsules FMT Capsules: Capsules will be generated as per FDA-approved procedures
Placebo
n=12 Participants
Placebo capsules Placebo Capsules: Placebo capsules contain powdered cocoa and gelatin
Total
n=24 Participants
Total of all reporting groups
Age, Categorical
<=18 years
0 Participants
n=5 Participants
0 Participants
n=7 Participants
0 Participants
n=5 Participants
Age, Categorical
Between 18 and 65 years
12 Participants
n=5 Participants
12 Participants
n=7 Participants
24 Participants
n=5 Participants
Age, Categorical
>=65 years
0 Participants
n=5 Participants
0 Participants
n=7 Participants
0 Participants
n=5 Participants
Age, Continuous
42.5 years
STANDARD_DEVIATION 8.4 • n=5 Participants
38.5 years
STANDARD_DEVIATION 8.8 • n=7 Participants
40.5 years
STANDARD_DEVIATION 8.8 • n=5 Participants
Sex: Female, Male
Female
8 Participants
n=5 Participants
9 Participants
n=7 Participants
17 Participants
n=5 Participants
Sex: Female, Male
Male
4 Participants
n=5 Participants
3 Participants
n=7 Participants
7 Participants
n=5 Participants
Ethnicity (NIH/OMB)
Hispanic or Latino
2 Participants
n=5 Participants
1 Participants
n=7 Participants
3 Participants
n=5 Participants
Ethnicity (NIH/OMB)
Not Hispanic or Latino
10 Participants
n=5 Participants
11 Participants
n=7 Participants
21 Participants
n=5 Participants
Ethnicity (NIH/OMB)
Unknown or Not Reported
0 Participants
n=5 Participants
0 Participants
n=7 Participants
0 Participants
n=5 Participants
Race (NIH/OMB)
American Indian or Alaska Native
0 Participants
n=5 Participants
0 Participants
n=7 Participants
0 Participants
n=5 Participants
Race (NIH/OMB)
Asian
0 Participants
n=5 Participants
0 Participants
n=7 Participants
0 Participants
n=5 Participants
Race (NIH/OMB)
Native Hawaiian or Other Pacific Islander
0 Participants
n=5 Participants
0 Participants
n=7 Participants
0 Participants
n=5 Participants
Race (NIH/OMB)
Black or African American
1 Participants
n=5 Participants
1 Participants
n=7 Participants
2 Participants
n=5 Participants
Race (NIH/OMB)
White
11 Participants
n=5 Participants
11 Participants
n=7 Participants
22 Participants
n=5 Participants
Race (NIH/OMB)
More than one race
0 Participants
n=5 Participants
0 Participants
n=7 Participants
0 Participants
n=5 Participants
Race (NIH/OMB)
Unknown or Not Reported
0 Participants
n=5 Participants
0 Participants
n=7 Participants
0 Participants
n=5 Participants
Region of Enrollment
United States
12 participants
n=5 Participants
12 participants
n=7 Participants
24 participants
n=5 Participants

PRIMARY outcome

Timeframe: Baseline and 6 weeks

Population: 2 participants in the FMT Capsules group did not complete the 6 week study visit: 1 withdrew prior to the visit; 1 missed due to a scheduling issue.

Outcome measures

Outcome measures
Measure
Placebo
n=12 Participants
Placebo capsules Placebo Capsules: Placebo capsules contain powdered cocoa and gelatin
FMT Capsules
n=10 Participants
Active FMT capsules FMT Capsules: Capsules will be generated as per FDA-approved procedures
Percent Change From Baseline in Insulin Resistance Based on Insulin-Stimulated Glucose Uptake (M) During Hyperinsulinemic Euglycemic Clamp
-3 percent change
Standard Deviation 32
5 percent change
Standard Deviation 12

SECONDARY outcome

Timeframe: Baseline and 12 weeks

Outcome measures

Outcome measures
Measure
Placebo
n=12 Participants
Placebo capsules Placebo Capsules: Placebo capsules contain powdered cocoa and gelatin
FMT Capsules
n=12 Participants
Active FMT capsules FMT Capsules: Capsules will be generated as per FDA-approved procedures
Change in Insulin Resistance Based on Homeostasic Model Assessment of Insulin Resistance (HOMA-IR)
Baseline
3.5 unitless
Standard Deviation 1.9
3.5 unitless
Standard Deviation 1.4
Change in Insulin Resistance Based on Homeostasic Model Assessment of Insulin Resistance (HOMA-IR)
12 weeks
4.8 unitless
Standard Deviation 1.7
4.7 unitless
Standard Deviation 2.0

SECONDARY outcome

Timeframe: Baseline and 12 weeks

Change in body weight from baseline to 12 weeks will be measured on a metabolic scale.

Outcome measures

Outcome measures
Measure
Placebo
n=12 Participants
Placebo capsules Placebo Capsules: Placebo capsules contain powdered cocoa and gelatin
FMT Capsules
n=12 Participants
Active FMT capsules FMT Capsules: Capsules will be generated as per FDA-approved procedures
Body Weight (Metabolic Scale)
Baseline
111 kg
Standard Deviation 20
110 kg
Standard Deviation 26
Body Weight (Metabolic Scale)
12 weeks
111 kg
Standard Deviation 19
111 kg
Standard Deviation 27

SECONDARY outcome

Timeframe: Baseline and 12 weeks

Change in lean mass from baseline to 12 weeks measured via dual-energy x-ray absorptiometry

Outcome measures

Outcome measures
Measure
Placebo
n=12 Participants
Placebo capsules Placebo Capsules: Placebo capsules contain powdered cocoa and gelatin
FMT Capsules
n=12 Participants
Active FMT capsules FMT Capsules: Capsules will be generated as per FDA-approved procedures
Lean Mass
Baseline
58 kg
Standard Deviation 12
60 kg
Standard Deviation 15
Lean Mass
12 week
58 kg
Standard Deviation 11
61 kg
Standard Deviation 16

SECONDARY outcome

Timeframe: Baseline and 12 weeks

Change in fat mass from baseline to 12 weeks measured via dual-energy x-ray absorptiometry

Outcome measures

Outcome measures
Measure
Placebo
n=12 Participants
Placebo capsules Placebo Capsules: Placebo capsules contain powdered cocoa and gelatin
FMT Capsules
n=12 Participants
Active FMT capsules FMT Capsules: Capsules will be generated as per FDA-approved procedures
Fat Mass
Baseline
53 kg
Standard Deviation 10
49 kg
Standard Deviation 13
Fat Mass
12 weeks
52 kg
Standard Deviation 10
50 kg
Standard Deviation 14

Adverse Events

Placebo

Serious events: 1 serious events
Other events: 7 other events
Deaths: 0 deaths

FMT Capsules

Serious events: 0 serious events
Other events: 10 other events
Deaths: 0 deaths

Serious adverse events

Serious adverse events
Measure
Placebo
n=12 participants at risk
Placebo capsules Placebo Capsules: Placebo capsules contain powdered cocoa and gelatin
FMT Capsules
n=12 participants at risk
Active FMT capsules FMT Capsules: Capsules will be generated as per FDA-approved procedures
Cardiac disorders
Chest pain
8.3%
1/12 • Number of events 1 • 12 weeks
Questionnaire administered at every study visit.
0.00%
0/12 • 12 weeks
Questionnaire administered at every study visit.

Other adverse events

Other adverse events
Measure
Placebo
n=12 participants at risk
Placebo capsules Placebo Capsules: Placebo capsules contain powdered cocoa and gelatin
FMT Capsules
n=12 participants at risk
Active FMT capsules FMT Capsules: Capsules will be generated as per FDA-approved procedures
General disorders
Fever
16.7%
2/12 • 12 weeks
Questionnaire administered at every study visit.
8.3%
1/12 • 12 weeks
Questionnaire administered at every study visit.
Gastrointestinal disorders
Diarrhea
41.7%
5/12 • 12 weeks
Questionnaire administered at every study visit.
83.3%
10/12 • 12 weeks
Questionnaire administered at every study visit.
Gastrointestinal disorders
Bloating/Abdominal Pain
41.7%
5/12 • 12 weeks
Questionnaire administered at every study visit.
58.3%
7/12 • 12 weeks
Questionnaire administered at every study visit.
Gastrointestinal disorders
Nausea/Vomiting
50.0%
6/12 • 12 weeks
Questionnaire administered at every study visit.
50.0%
6/12 • 12 weeks
Questionnaire administered at every study visit.
General disorders
Fatigue
25.0%
3/12 • 12 weeks
Questionnaire administered at every study visit.
41.7%
5/12 • 12 weeks
Questionnaire administered at every study visit.
General disorders
Headache
33.3%
4/12 • 12 weeks
Questionnaire administered at every study visit.
41.7%
5/12 • 12 weeks
Questionnaire administered at every study visit.

Additional Information

Dr. Elaine Yu

Massachusetts General Hospital Endocrine Unit

Phone: 617-726-6723

Results disclosure agreements

  • Principal investigator is a sponsor employee
  • Publication restrictions are in place