Washed Microbiota Transplantation for Diabetic Gastroparesis

NCT ID: NCT06340217

Last Updated: 2025-09-10

Study Results

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Basic Information

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Recruitment Status

RECRUITING

Clinical Phase

NA

Total Enrollment

46 participants

Study Classification

INTERVENTIONAL

Study Start Date

2024-04-01

Study Completion Date

2029-07-31

Brief Summary

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This is a randomized controlled trial to explore the efficacy and safety of washed microbiota transplantation (WMT) for diabetic gastroparesis (DGP) patients.

Detailed Description

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At least 44 subjects who meet all the inclusion criteria but do not meet any exclusion criteria will be enrolled in this study. Data of demographic characteristics, Gastroparesis Cardinal Symptom Index (GCSI), Patient Assessment of Upper Gastrointestinal Symptom Severity Index (PAGI-SYM), Gastroparesis Core Symptom Daily Diary (GCS-DD), Patient Assessment of Upper Gastrointestinal Disorders-Quality of Life (PAGI-QoL), and clinical outcomes will be collected. After treatment, they will enter the follow-up period for efficacy and safety evaluation.

Conditions

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Diabetic Gastroparesis

Study Design

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Allocation Method

RANDOMIZED

Intervention Model

PARALLEL

Primary Study Purpose

TREATMENT

Blinding Strategy

QUADRUPLE

Participants Caregivers Investigators Outcome Assessors

Study Groups

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Treatment

The patient will receive WMT once daily for a duration of 2 days

Group Type EXPERIMENTAL

washed microbiota transplantation

Intervention Type OTHER

Washed microbiota transplantation refers to the infusion of washed microbiota from healthy donor into patients' gastrointestinal tract. Participants will receive two doses of WMT for DGP.

Control

The patient will receive a placebo of equal volume once daily for a duration of 2 days

Group Type PLACEBO_COMPARATOR

placebo

Intervention Type OTHER

A carrier fluid with matching volume and consistent appearance to the infusion of washed microbiota.

Interventions

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washed microbiota transplantation

Washed microbiota transplantation refers to the infusion of washed microbiota from healthy donor into patients' gastrointestinal tract. Participants will receive two doses of WMT for DGP.

Intervention Type OTHER

placebo

A carrier fluid with matching volume and consistent appearance to the infusion of washed microbiota.

Intervention Type OTHER

Eligibility Criteria

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Inclusion Criteria

1. Diagnosed with diabetes for over 1 year;
2. Accompanied by symptoms such as abdominal bloating, early satiety, persisting for at least 3 months, with a GCSI Total Score greater than/equal to 2.3;
3. Objective evidence of delayed gastric emptying within the past 3 months, including but not limited to scintigraphic gastric emptying or gastric ultrasound;
4. Upper gastrointestinal obstructive lesions were ruled out by imaging or endoscopic examination within the past 3 months;
5. Males and nonpregnant, non-breastfeeding females who are aged more than 18 years and sign the informed consent form;
6. The subject or his/her legal representative gives informed consent, fully understands the purpose of the study, is able to communicate effectively with the investigator, and comprehends and complies with the requirements set forth in the study.

Exclusion Criteria

Subjects who:

1. Have any upper gastrointestinal pathology other than diabetic gastroparesis that would require therapy other than that provided in this trial;
2. Have a prior history of gastric surgery, including but not limited to gastric bypass, gastrectomy, gastric banding, pyloroplasty, fundoplication, or vagotomy in past 1 year;
3. Have any organic/neurological disease that is suspected to be causing gastroparesis, other than diabetes;
4. Have been using medications affecting gastrointestinal motility, such as GLP-1 agonists;
5. Have contraindications for intestinal tubing;
6. Have a history of medication that regulate intestinal microbiome in last 48 hours;
7. Have serious diabetic complications need immediately be dealt, such as diabetic ketoacidosis
8. Have poor lung function and those deemed by the investigator to be affected by the study treatment, such as during COPD exacerbations;
9. Have any of the following abnormalities in cardiac function and cardiac performance:

* Cardiac function rating≥Ⅲ according to New York Heart Association (NYHA);
* New myocardial infarction or unstable angina pectoris within 6 months;
* Electrocardiogram indicated prolonged QTc interval (male QTc≥450ms, female QTc≥470ms);
* requiring drug intervention (more than Ⅱ atrioventricular block).
10. Have preexisting hepatic disease that meets Child-Pugh Class B (moderate; total score 7 to 9 points) or C (severe; total score 10 to 15 points);
11. Kidney disease with KDIGO stage 3b (GFR\<45 ml/min/1.73m2) or above;
12. Have infectious diseases such as active hepatitis (requiring long-term use of drugs), HIV or active tuberculosis;
13. Have a history of drug abuse, alcoholism (defined as consuming more than 14 units per week, with 1 unit equivalent to 360 mL of beer, 45 mL of 40% alcohol, or 150 mL of wine), or substance misuse;
14. Other significant systemic illnesses, such as malignant tumors;
15. Have other situations in which the investigator deems it inappropriate to participate in this study.
Minimum Eligible Age

18 Years

Maximum Eligible Age

100 Years

Eligible Sex

ALL

Accepts Healthy Volunteers

No

Sponsors

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The Second Hospital of Nanjing Medical University

OTHER

Sponsor Role lead

Responsible Party

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Faming Zhang

Professor, Gastroenterology

Responsibility Role PRINCIPAL_INVESTIGATOR

Principal Investigators

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Faming Zhang

Role: PRINCIPAL_INVESTIGATOR

The Second Hospital of Nanjing Medical University

Locations

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Department of Microbiota Medicine & Medical Centre for Digestive Diseases, The Second Affiliated Hospital of Nanjing Medical University

Nanjing, Jiangsu, China

Site Status RECRUITING

Countries

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China

Central Contacts

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Faming Zhang, PhD

Role: CONTACT

086-025-58509883

Bota Cui

Role: CONTACT

086-025-58509884

Facility Contacts

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Faming Zhang, PhD

Role: primary

086-025-58509883

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Other Identifiers

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WMT-GDP-RCT

Identifier Type: -

Identifier Source: org_study_id

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