A Study to Evaluate the Role of Mucosal Microbiome in the Development, Clearance and Recurrence of Clostridium Difficile Infection

Overview

About this study

The purpose of this study is to characterize mucosal and luminal microbiome in patients diagnosed with Clostridium difficile infection (CDI), at the time of diagnosis and after treatment, to determine the effect of mucosa associated microbiome on outcome of CDI and the effect of antibiotic treatment on mucosa associated microbiome

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:

Adults aged 18 and over.
Confirmed C. difficile infection based on positive C. difficile toxin PCR testing and clinical evidence of diarrhea.

Exclusion Criteria:

Known active pregnancy.
Prior diagnosis of C. difficile infection within 2 months of this diagnosis.
Other known active gastrointestinal infectious process.
Vulnerable adults.
Any other disease(s), condition(s) or habit(s) that would interfere with completion of study, or in the judgment of the investigator would potentially interfere with compliance to this study or would adversely affect study outcomes.

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 Purna Kashyap, M.B.B.S.	Closed for enrollment

Mayo Clinic Location

Status

Rochester, Minn.

Mayo Clinic principal investigator

Purna Kashyap, M.B.B.S.

Closed for enrollment

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