Microbiota Restoration Therapy for Recurrent Clostridium Difficile Infection

Overview

About this study

This study will evaluate additional efficacy and safety information about RBX2660 for the treatment of recurrent Clostridium difficile infection (CDI). Enrolled subjects will receive 2 planned RBX2660 enemas.

Participation eligibility

Participant eligibility includes age, gender, type and stage of disease, and previous treatments or health concerns. Guidelines differ from study to study, and identify who can or cannot participate. There is no guarantee that every individual who qualifies and wants to participate in a trial will be enrolled. Contact the study team to discuss study eligibility and potential participation.

Inclusion Criteria

  • ≥ 18 years old
  • Medical record documentation of recurrent CDI including a positive C. difficile test within 60 days prior to enrollment and either
    • at least two recurrences after a primary episode and has completed at least two rounds of standard-of-care oral antibiotic therapy or
    • at least two episodes of severe CDI resulting in hospitalization
  • Documented history that the subject's recurrent CDI is controlled while on antibiotics even if the subject is not currently on antibiotics
  • A positive stool test for the presence of C. difficile within 60 days prior to enrollment

Exclusion Criteria

  • A known history of continued CDI diarrhea despite being on a course of antibiotics prescribed for CDI treatment
  • Requires continuous antibiotic therapy for a condition other than CDI
  • Previous successful (resolution of CDI diarrhea) fecal transplant for recurrent CDI < 6 months prior to study enrollment
  • Previous unsuccessful (recurrent CDI diarrhea was unresolved) fecal transplant
  • Previous treatment with RBX2660
  • Diagnosis of inflammatory bowel disease (IBD) e.g.
    • Ulcerative colitis
    • Crohn's disease
    • Microscopic colitis
  • Diagnosis of irritable bowel syndrome (IBS) as determined by Rome III criteria
  • History of chronic diarrhea
  • History of celiac disease
  • Disease symptoms caused by a confirmed intestinal pathogen other than C. difficile
  • Colostomy
  • Planned surgery requiring perioperative antibiotics within 3 months of study enrollment
  • Life expectancy of < 12 months
  • Compromised immune system

Participating Mayo Clinic locations

Study statuses change often. Please contact the study team for the most up-to-date information regarding possible participation.

Mayo Clinic Location Status

Rochester, Minn.

Mayo Clinic principal investigator

Sahil Khanna, M.B.B.S.

Closed for enrollment

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