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24 Clostridium Difficile Trials
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LMN-201 for C. Difficile Infection
Oak Lawn, IllinoisThis is a multisite study to evaluate the safety, tolerability, and efficacy of LMN-201 in participants recently diagnosed with CDI who are scheduled to receive or are receiving SOC antibiotic therapy against C. difficile.
Pivotal Trial
Trial Details
Trial Status:Recruiting
Trial Phase:Phase 2, 3
Age:18+
Sex:All
Key Eligibility Criteria
Disqualifiers:Fulminant Colitis, ICU Admission, Others
Must Be Taking:SOC Antibiotics
375 Participants Needed
VE303 for C. Difficile Infection
Burr Ridge, IllinoisThe overall objective of the RESTORATiVE303 study is to evaluate the safety and the Clostridioides difficile infection (CDI) recurrence rate at Week 8 in participants who receive a 14-day course of VE303 or matching placebo. The objectives and endpoints are identical for Stage 1 (recurrent CDI) and Stage 2 (high-risk primary CDI).
Pivotal Trial
Trial Details
Trial Status:Recruiting
Trial Phase:Phase 3
Age:12+
Sex:All
Key Eligibility Criteria
Disqualifiers:Chronic Diarrhea, Celiac, Others
Must Be Taking:Standard Antibiotics
852 Participants Needed
C. difficile Vaccine for C. difficile Infection
Chicago, IllinoisAn antibody is a substance your body makes to fight off infection. This study will explore the safety and antibody response of a vaccine to prevent severe diarrhea caused by a germ called Clostridoides difficile (C. diff). Three new formulations of the C. diff vaccine will be used in this study, in addition to a C. diff vaccine formulation that has been studied in previous clinical trials.
The purpose of this study is to understand if giving the new C. diff vaccine formulations helps people make as many antibodies as giving the previously studied C. diff vaccine formulation.
The study is divided into 2 phases.
Phase 1 will evaluate 3 new formulations of the C. diff vaccine and 2 dosing schedules spread out over 2 months or 6 months.
The Phase 1 portion of the study is seeking participants:
* who are healthy adults of 65 to 84 years of age
* who have not had a C. diff infection before
* who have not received a C. diff vaccine or C. diff monoclonal antibody therapy before.
All participants in Phase 1 will receive study injections with active vaccine or placebo at each vaccination visit, depending on the vaccine group to which they are assigned. A placebo does not contain any active ingredients. Participants in Phase 1 will attend at least 9 study visits and will take part in the study for approximately 18 months. Based on the results of Phase 1, 1 or 2 of the new C. diff vaccine formulations will be chosen for further study in Phase 2.
Phase 2 will evaluate the safety and effects of the new C. diff vaccine formulation(s) chosen in Phase 1.
The Phase 2 portion of the study is seeking participants:
* who are healthy adults ≥65 years of age
* who have not had a C. diff infection before
* who have not received a C. diff vaccine or C. diff monoclonal antibody therapy before.
Phase 2 participants will receive active C. diff vaccine or placebo at each vaccination visit. Participants in Phase 2 will attend at least 6 and up to 12 study visits and will take part in the study for up to 4 years.
Trial Details
Trial Status:Active Not Recruiting
Trial Phase:Phase 1, 2
Age:65 - 84
Sex:All
689 Participants Needed
RBX2660 for C. Diff Infection
Glenview, IllinoisThis trial will be initiated to explore whether RBX2660 (REBYOTA®) could be suitable for administration by the practice of colonoscopy. More specifically, the purpose of this trial is to explore the safety and clinical effectiveness of RBX2660 when delivered by colonoscopy to adults with rCDI. The experience of physicians will be documented through a physician-experience questionnaire to explore the usability of RBX2660 in clinical practice for colonoscopic administration. Furthermore, to explore the patient-experience of RBX2660 treatment, each trial participant will be offered to undergo a structured interview.
No Placebo Group
Pivotal Trial
Trial Details
Trial Status:Active Not Recruiting
Trial Phase:Phase 3
Age:18+
Sex:All
41 Participants Needed
Ursodeoxycholic Acid for C. diff Infection
Milwaukee, WisconsinThe goal of this clinical trial is to determine whether Ursodeoxycholic Acid (UDCA) can help prevent recurrence of Clostridioides difficile (C. diff) colitis when used along with standard antibiotic treatment. C. diff colitis is a serious infection that can return after treatment, and researchers want to see if UDCA can reduce this risk.
This study aims to answer three main questions. First, can UDCA help prevent C. diff from returning after standard treatment? Second, does adding UDCA to treatment lower the need for repeated antibiotic use? Third, is UDCA safe and well-tolerated for people with C. diff?
Participants in the study will be adults diagnosed with C. diff colitis who have risk factors for recurrence. Each participant will receive standard antibiotic treatment, which may include Vancomycin, Fidaxomicin, or Metronidazole. In addition to their antibiotic therapy, participants will take UDCA at a dose of 500 mg three times a day for up to eight weeks. If a participant's stool test shows they are C. diff negative at four weeks, they will stop taking UDCA early.
Researchers will monitor participants throughout the study. Stool samples will be tested at the beginning, after four weeks, and at the end of the study. If a participant develops diarrhea, a stool test will check for C. diff. If C. diff is negative, the UDCA dose will be reduced. Weekly phone calls will be made to check for side effects and ensure participants are following the treatment plan.
C. diff colitis is a common and serious infection, with up to 46 percent of high-risk patients experiencing recurrence. Current treatments rely on antibiotics, which can disrupt gut bacteria and increase the risk of reinfection. UDCA is a naturally occurring bile acid that may help prevent C. diff from growing, reducing the need for repeated antibiotic treatment. If successful, this study could introduce a new way to prevent C. diff from coming back, helping patients recover more effectively while reducing antibiotic use.
Eligible participants must be at least 18 years old, have a positive C. diff test, and be receiving standard antibiotic treatment for C. diff. People who have severe or life-threatening C. diff colitis, a life expectancy of less than six months, serious liver disease, or are pregnant or breastfeeding will not be eligible to participate.
UDCA is FDA-approved and has been used safely for decades in liver diseases and gallstone treatment. Some people may experience mild side effects, such as diarrhea, nausea, or stomach discomfort. Participants will be closely monitored for safety throughout the study.
This trial will take place within the Froedtert and Medical College of Wisconsin healthcare system in Milwaukee, Wisconsin.
No Placebo Group
Trial Details
Trial Status:Not Yet Recruiting
Trial Phase:Early Phase 1
Age:18+
Sex:All
30 Participants Needed
REC-3964 for C. difficile Infection
Madison, WisconsinThis is a multi-center, open-label study to investigate the safety, tolerability, pharmacokinetics (PK) and efficacy of RE-3964 (doses of either 250 mg or 500 mg PO every 12 hours) for the reduction of Clostridioides Difficile infection (CDI)."
No Placebo Group
Trial Details
Trial Status:Recruiting
Trial Phase:Phase 2
Age:18+
Sex:All
Key Eligibility Criteria
Disqualifiers:Active Chronic Diarrheal Illness, Others
Must Be Taking:Vancomycin
80 Participants Needed
SYN-004 for Post-Bone Marrow Transplant Complications
Saint Louis, MissouriStudy Objectives:
1. To evaluate the safety and tolerability of oral SYN-004 in adult allogeneic HCT (allo-HCT) recipients who develop fever after conditioning therapy and are treated with IV β-lactam antibiotics meropenem (MER), piperacillin tazobactam (PIP/TAZO), or cefepime (FEP).
2. To evaluate potential absorption of oral SYN-004 into the systemic circulation of allo-HCT recipients and potential SYN-004-mediated alterations to systemic levels and efficacy of IV MER, PIP/TAZO or FEP.
3. To evaluate potential protective effects of SYN-004 on the intestinal microbiome of allo-HCT recipients treated with IV MER, PIP/TAZO or FEP.
4. To obtain preliminary information on potential therapeutic benefits and patient outcomes of SYN-004 in allo-HCT recipients treated with IV MER, PIP/TAZO or FEP
Trial Details
Trial Status:Active Not Recruiting
Trial Phase:Phase 1, 2
Age:18+
Sex:All
36 Participants Needed
Chlorhexidine for Infection Prevention
Saint Louis, MissouriHospital-based Animal-Assisted visitation programs are important complementary therapies, but concerns with infection control may challenge the sustainability of these programs. Pilot data suggest that a low-cost chlorhexidine-based intervention targeted to the dogs involved in the visitation programs holds high potential to prevent pathogen transmission during sessions. In this study, the following aims will be tested: 1) To identify program-related risk factors for acquisition of hospital-associated pathogens by pediatric patients during animal-assisted intervention (AAI) sessions during an initial run-in phase of no intervention; 2) To determine the effect of chlorhexidine (CHX)-based interventions on acquisition of hospital-associated pathogens and microbial communities by patients during AAI sessions via a multicenter randomized controlled trial; and 3) To determine whether the specific benefits achieved by the visitation program, i.e. reduction in blood pressure, heart rate and self-reported pain and anxiety, are impacted by the interventions.
No Placebo Group
Trial Details
Trial Status:Recruiting
Trial Phase:Phase 4
Age:3 - 17
Sex:All
Key Eligibility Criteria
Disqualifiers:Chlorhexidine Sensitivity, Dog Allergy
412 Participants Needed
GeoHAI App for Healthcare-Associated Infections
Columbus, OhioGeographic Information Systems (GIS) and spatial analysis have become important tools in public health informatics but have rarely been applied to the hospital setting. In this study we apply these tools to address the challenge of Hospital Acquired Infections (HAIs) by building, implementing, and evaluating a new computer application which incorporates mapping and geographic data to assist hospital epidemiologists in identifying HAI clusters and assessing transmission risk. We expect that incorporation of geographic information into the workflow of hospital epidemiologists will have a profound effect on our understanding of disease transmission and HAI risk factors in the hospital setting, radically altering the workflow and speed of response of infection preventionists and improving their ability to prevent HAIs.
No Placebo Group
Trial Details
Trial Status:Recruiting
Trial Phase:Unphased
Age:18+
Sex:All
25 Participants Needed
Fecal Transplant for C-diff Infection
Columbus, OhioC-diff infection often causes belly pain and diarrhea and can be very hard to treat with medicine. One of the possible reasons that C-diff infection is hard to treat is because there is too much "bad" bacteria in the colon. Investigators believe that putting more "good" bacteria into the colon will help fight the "bad" bacteria. We do this by doing a fecal (poop) transplant.
Fecal transplant has been done at other hospitals, but not at Nationwide Children's Hospital. Since our Investigators have not done this before, this study will help us learn the best way to do the transplant. Investigators also believe this transplant might help improve symptoms for patients with C-diff.
No Placebo Group
Trial Details
Trial Status:Recruiting
Trial Phase:Phase 1
Age:2 - 21
Sex:All
15 Participants Needed
Specialized Diets for Clostridium Difficile Infection
Minneapolis, MinnesotaRecurrent Clostridioides difficle infection (rCDI) is a very significant problem in its own right and current fecal microbiota transplant (FMT) -based therapeutics will benefit from their optimization for this indication. It is likely that appropriate nutritional support coupled with microbiota-based drugs will yield superior clinical outcomes. However, both diet and gut microbiome are very complex. This project, which is based on a wealth of FMT experience, both clinical and investigational, over the past decade along with the novel techniques developed to identify dietary patterns and food groups that explain the most variation in gut microbiome, offers an ideal platform for performing systematic research in nutritional support that promotes gut microbiota health. The purpose is to Generate preliminary data with regards to tolerability of the Microbiota enhancing and nourishing diet (MEND) and its effects on the fecal microbiota in rCDI patients following FMT with the goal of developing larger clinical trials aimed to optimize post-FMT dietary management.
No Placebo Group
Trial Details
Trial Status:Recruiting
Trial Phase:Unphased
Age:18+
Sex:All
Key Eligibility Criteria
Disqualifiers:IBD, Stomach Surgery, Liver Disease, Others
Must Not Be Taking:Antibiotics
30 Participants Needed
Microbiota Transplant for Colon Resection
Minneapolis, MinnesotaThis is a single-center, open-label study for safety and feasibility of IMT in patients undergoing colonic surgery. After consent, individuals of the ages of 18-75 with a history of diverticulitis or sigmoid colon cancer will be enrolled to have a feeding tube placed at the time of surgery and receive IMT solution on postoperative day 2-3 (at least 48 hours following IV antibiotics) with the subsequent removal of the feeding tube. Prior to administration of IMT, recipients will be screened for inclusion/exclusion criteria, interviewed for medical history and medications, and consented. Additionally, prior to undergoing IMT, baseline blood and fecal samples will be collected. The use of a nasogastric feeding tube has specifically been chosen over colonoscopic introduction of the IMT. This is because colonoscopy introduces increased intraluminal carbon dioxide and pressure as well as mechanical stress on the colon in the setting of a newly created bowel anastomosis, which may contribute to the potential risk of anastomotic disruption. The nasogastric feeding tube will be placed while the patient is under anesthesia under direct visualization to minimize any risk of bowel perforation, albeit very low. The study will specifically utilize a 10F 43" Corpak feeding tube (Halyard Health, Alpharetta, GA). Patients will be monitored while in-patient in person. Following discharge, they will undergo follow-up either by phone, video or in-person visit, or via online survey of symptoms and chronic medical conditions potentially related to IMT, beginning on the day following discharge through post-operative day 14, and then monthly up to 6 months post- IMT to screen for SAEs and AEs. Screening for SAEs and AEs will be done using a symptom questionnaire as well as by asking patients during our interview. Fecal samples will be collected from participants on months one, three and six post-IMT to assess for changes in recipient microbiome (engraftment kinetics).
No Placebo Group
Trial Details
Trial Status:Recruiting
Trial Phase:Phase 1
Age:18 - 75
Sex:All
Key Eligibility Criteria
Disqualifiers:Inflammatory Bowel Disease, Pregnancy, Others
Must Not Be Taking:Immunosuppressants, Chemotherapy
40 Participants Needed
Fecal Microbiota for Colon Resection
Minneapolis, MinnesotaThis Phase 1 pilot clinical trial that will evaluate the initial safety and feasibility of orally administered preparation of fecal microbiota (MTP-101P) in patients undergoing colon resection. We plan to enroll male and female patients, ages 18-75, diagnosed with colon polyps or early (stage I or II) colorectal cancer or medically refractory diverticulitis. We will recruit 40 patients total to receive the investigational product. This trial will inform development of future trials in treatment of colon and rectal surgery. Active drug is composed of highly purified, freeze-dried, fecal microbiota from healthy donors. This study will also allow for limited evaluation of pharmacokinetics in terms of donor microbiota engraftment. The exploratory objective is to evaluate engraftment of donor microbiota with this preparation and compare the results with data generated with the data generally from microbiota transplantation (IND28152).
No Placebo Group
Trial Details
Trial Status:Recruiting
Trial Phase:Phase 1
Age:18 - 75
Sex:All
Key Eligibility Criteria
Disqualifiers:Inflammatory Bowel Disease, Pregnancy, Others
Must Not Be Taking:Immunosuppressants, Chemotherapy
40 Participants Needed
Alanyl-glutamine for Clostridium Difficile Infection
Roanoke, VirginiaThis is a randomized, double-blind, placebo-controlled trial to determine the optimal dose and safety of oral alanyl-glutamine between 4, 24, and 44 g doses administered for 10 days with standard therapy among first time incident cases of uncomplicated C. difficile infection (CDI) in hospitalized, or outpatient, persons aged 18 or older. The investigators hypothesis is that alanyl-glutamine supplementation will decrease recurrence and mortality from CDI and these outcomes will be associated with improvement of inflammatory markers and restoration of intestinal microbiota function.
Trial Details
Trial Status:Recruiting
Trial Phase:Phase 2
Age:18+
Sex:All
Key Eligibility Criteria
Disqualifiers:COVID-19, IBD Flare, Cirrhosis, Others
Must Be Taking:Vancomycin, Fidaxomicin
260 Participants Needed
Fecal Microbiota Transplant for Clostridium Difficile Colitis
Durham, North CarolinaIt has been shown that restoration of the normal makeup of the bowel bacterial population is the most effective way to treat recurrent colitis due to Clostridium difficile. Restoration of the normal bowel bacterial population is best done by transplanting stool from a healthy donor. The investigators wish to transplant stool from healthy donors to treat recurrent C. difficile colitis by incorporating the stool into capsules that are administered by the oral route.
No Placebo Group
Trial Details
Trial Status:Recruiting
Trial Phase:Phase 2
Age:18+
Sex:All
Key Eligibility Criteria
Disqualifiers:Neutropenia, Active Infection, Chemotherapy, Others
Must Not Be Taking:Antibacterials
77 Participants Needed
Fecal Microbiota Transplant for Clostridium Difficile and IBD
Philadelphia, PennsylvaniaFecal Microbiota Transplant (FMT) in pediatric patients with recurrent C. Difficile with or without Inflammatory Bowel Disease (IBD)
The aims of this study are to determine the safety and efficacy of FMT treatment in pediatric patients with recurrent or moderate to severe C. Difficile without (through an observational study) and with (through a clinical trial) Inflammatory Bowel Disease and to determine the effect of FMT on the gut microbiota through the use of 454 pyrosequencing before and after transplantation in these patients.
No Placebo Group
Trial Details
Trial Status:Enrolling By Invitation
Trial Phase:Phase 1
Age:3 - 21
Sex:All
250 Participants Needed
Fecal Transplant for C Diff Infection
Englewood, New JerseyThe objective of this study is to provide treatment with Fecal Microbiota Transplantation (FMT) to patients with recurrent or refractory Clostridium difficile infection (CDI). It has been shown that good bacteria (like that found in the stool from a healthy donor) attack Clostridium difficile in multiple ways: they make substances that kill Clostridium difficile - and they attach to the surface of the colon lining, which prevents the Clostridium difficile toxin (poison) from attaching.
FMT involves infusing a mixture of saline and stool from a healthy donor into the bowel of the patient with CDI during a colonoscopy.
The method used to deliver the FMT will depend on individual characteristics of the subject and is at the discretion of the treating physician. FMT may be administered by the following methods.
* Colonoscopy: This method allows full endoscopic examination of the colon and exclusion of comorbid conditions (such as IBD, malignancy or microscopic colitis) which may have an impact on subject's treatment or response to therapy.
* Sigmoidoscopy: This method still allows infusion of the stool into a more proximal segment of the colon than an enema, but may not require sedation. This method may be beneficial in subjects who are elderly or multiparous and who may have difficulty retaining the material when given as enema. Sigmoidoscopic administration eliminates the additional risks associated with colonoscopy in subjects who may not have a clear indication for colonoscopy.
* Retention enema: This method may be preferable in younger subjects who have already had recent endoscopic evaluation, in subjects who prefer not to undergo endoscopy or in subjects with significant co morbidities and may not tolerate endoscopy.
The physician will administer 300-500 mL of the fecal suspension in aliquots of 60 mL, through the colonoscope or sigmoidoscope or 150 mL via retention enema. In cases of colonoscopic delivery, the material will be delivered to the most proximal point of insertion.
The subject is encouraged to retain stool for as long as possible.
No Placebo Group
Trial Details
Trial Status:Recruiting
Trial Phase:Unphased
Age:18+
Sex:All
100 Participants Needed
Fecal Microbiota Transplantation for C. diff Infection
Worcester, MassachusettsThe purpose of this study is to see if stool transplant performed by colonoscopy is effective at treating recurrent Clostridium difficile (C. diff) infection of the colon. During the procedure a stool sample is taken from a healthy donor (usually family member or close friend) and transplanted directly into the colon of the patient with C. diff infection. The goal of this experimental procedure (called fecal microbiota transplantation) is to replenish the good bacteria in the colon that can help prevent C. diff infection from coming back after treatment.
No Placebo Group
Trial Details
Trial Status:Recruiting
Trial Phase:Unphased
Age:16+
Sex:All
Key Eligibility Criteria
Disqualifiers:Age <16, Acute Colonic Dilation
500 Participants Needed
FMT + Bezlotoxumab for IBD and C. Difficile Infection
Boston, MassachusettsThis is a randomized controlled trial to assess the clinical and microbiological impacts of FMT in combination with Bezlotoxumab (bezlo) compared to FMT in combination with placebo in patients with both inflammatory bowel disease (IBD) a and clostridium difficile infection (CDI). The investigators will prospectively enroll up to 150 IBD-CDI patients from 4 tertiary care FMT referral centers. Patients will be randomized 1:1 to either receive FMT in combination with Bezlo of FMT and a placebo infusion. Donor stool from healthy donors will be obtained from OpenBiome. OpenBiome is a nonprofit 501(c)(3) organization that provides hospitals with screened, filtered, and frozen material ready for clinical use. Patients will be enrolled and followed prospectively for 3 months post therapy. Stool and blood samples as well as clinical data will be collected at baseline, week 1, 8 and 12.
Trial Details
Trial Status:Active Not Recruiting
Trial Phase:Phase 2
Age:18+
Sex:All
61 Participants Needed
Preemptive Prevention Bundle for C. Difficile
Boston, MassachusettsClostridioides difficile (C. difficile) is the most common healthcare-associated pathogen, causing \>500,000 infections and \>29,000 deaths per year in the US. Traditional approaches to reduce hospital-onset CDI focus on identifying, isolating, and treating symptomatic patients to prevent transmission to other patients. Recent genomic epidemiology studies, however, suggest that most hospital-onset CDI cases are attributable to asymptomatic carriers who either progress from colonization to active infection themselves or transmit C. difficile to other patients while asymptomatic. This trial will evaluate an intervention to pre-emptively identify asymptomatic C. difficile carriers and then implement a patient-tailored prevention package to protect the carrier from progression to active infection and to prevent transmission from the carrier to other patients.
No Placebo Group
Trial Details
Trial Status:Recruiting
Trial Phase:Unphased
Age:18+
Sex:All
Key Eligibility Criteria
Disqualifiers:Non-carriers, Non-ICU, Non-oncology
300 Participants Needed
Fidaxomicin vs Vancomycin for C. diff Infection
Boston, MassachusettsThis is a randomized, double-blind study to assess the safety and efficacy of fidaxomicin compared to vancomycin for decolonization of C. difficile in IBD patients. A total of 60 patients who meet eligibility criteria will be randomized 1:1 to either the fidaxomicin or vancomycin arm. The vancomycin arm will receive a dose of 125 mg PO q 6 hours for 10 days. The fidaxomicin arm will receive 200 mg PO BID for 10 days. In order to ensure blinding, both antibiotics will be concealed in opaque 00 capsule shells. In addition, those in the fidaxomicin arm will receive 2 placebo capsules so that all participants will receive 4 capsules daily for 10 days. Microbiome assessment and C. difficile testing will be performed at baseline, day 5, day 10, and weeks 4, 8, and 26.
No Placebo Group
Trial Details
Trial Status:Not Yet Recruiting
Trial Phase:Phase 4
Age:18+
Sex:All
60 Participants Needed
Xylitol for C. Difficile
Boston, MassachusettsThis 3+3 dose escalation pilot trial will assess the safety and efficacy of xylitol as an oral therapeutic for decolonization of C. difficile in the Inflammatory Bowel Disease (IBD) patient population.
No Placebo Group
Trial Details
Trial Status:Not Yet Recruiting
Trial Phase:Early Phase 1
Age:18+
Sex:All
180 Participants Needed
Xylitol for Inflammatory Bowel Disease
Boston, MassachusettsThis is a randomized, placebo-controlled, dose-ranging study to assess the safety and efficacy of xylitol as an oral therapeutic for decolonization of C. difficile in IBD patients. A total of 99 patients who meet eligibility criteria will be randomized 1:1:1 to one of two xylitol doses or placebo arm. All arms will receive an identical capsule dosing for four weeks. Microbiome assessment and C. difficile testing will be performed at baseline, week 4, 8, 26, and 52.
Trial Details
Trial Status:Not Yet Recruiting
Trial Phase:Phase 1
Age:18+
Sex:All
99 Participants Needed
This trial is testing if a diet with more fiber and less fat can help prevent C. difficile infections from coming back in cancer patients. The idea is that this diet might improve gut health by supporting good bacteria and reducing bad bacteria.
No Placebo Group
Trial Details
Trial Status:Recruiting
Trial Phase:Unphased
Age:9+
Sex:All
Key Eligibility Criteria
Disqualifiers:Oncology Patients, Others
124 Participants Needed
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Frequently Asked Questions
How much do Clostridium Difficile clinical trials pay?
Each trial will compensate patients a different amount, but $50-100 for each visit is a fairly common range for Phase 2–4 trials (Phase 1 trials often pay substantially more). Further, most trials will cover the costs of a travel to-and-from the clinic.
How do Clostridium Difficile clinical trials work?
After a researcher reviews your profile, they may choose to invite you in to a screening appointment, where they'll determine if you meet 100% of the eligibility requirements. If you do, you'll be sorted into one of the treatment groups, and receive your study drug. For some trials, there is a chance you'll receive a placebo. Across Clostridium Difficile trials 30% of clinical trials have a placebo. Typically, you'll be required to check-in with the clinic every month or so. The average trial length for Clostridium Difficile is 12 months.
How do I participate in a study as a "healthy volunteer"?
Not all studies recruit healthy volunteers: usually, Phase 1 studies do. Participating as a healthy volunteer means you will go to a research facility several times over a few days or weeks to receive a dose of either the test treatment or a "placebo," which is a harmless substance that helps researchers compare results. You will have routine tests during these visits, and you'll be compensated for your time and travel, with the number of appointments and details varying by study.
What does the "phase" of a clinical trial mean?
The phase of a trial reveals what stage the drug is in to get approval for a specific condition. Phase 1 trials are the trials to collect safety data in humans. Phase 2 trials are those where the drug has some data showing safety in humans, but where further human data is needed on drug effectiveness. Phase 3 trials are in the final step before approval. The drug already has data showing both safety and effectiveness. As a general rule, Phase 3 trials are more promising than Phase 2, and Phase 2 trials are more promising than phase 1.
Do I need to be insured to participate in a Clostridium Difficile medical study ?
Clinical trials are almost always free to participants, and so do not require insurance. The only exception here are trials focused on cancer, because only a small part of the typical treatment plan is actually experimental. For these cancer trials, participants typically need insurance to cover all the non-experimental components.
What are the newest Clostridium Difficile clinical trials ?
Most recently, we added Fidaxomicin vs Vancomycin for C. diff Infection, Xylitol for C. Difficile and Ursodeoxycholic Acid for C. diff Infection to the Power online platform.