A Study to Evaluate The Role of Mucosal Microbiome in Recurrence of Clostridium Difficile Infection

Overview

About this study

The microbiome within the gut lumen has been found in prior studies to differ in individuals with C. difficile infection (CDI) in comparison to those without diarrhea. The microbiome associated with the mucosal surface on the colon has been noted to differ from that of the lumen in other clinical scenarios, although this has not been studied in depth in patients with CDI. The goal of this research is to characterize the mucosal microbiome in patients with CDI after treatment to characterize this microbiome and determine the effect on recurrence of CDI.

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 pregnancy.
  • Prior diagnosis of C. difficile infection within 2 months prior to this diagnosis.
  • Other known active gastrointestinal infectious process.
  • Known diagnosis of inflammatory bowel disease, microscopic colitis, celiac disease or other inflammatory conditions.
  • 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.

Eligibility last updated 9/29/21. Questions regarding updates should be directed to the study team contact.

 

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 Contact

Rochester, Minn.

Mayo Clinic principal investigator

Purna Kashyap, M.B.B.S.

Closed for enrollment

Contact information:

Heather Lekatz CCRP

(507)538-1206

Lekatz.Heather@mayo.edu

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