RecruitingLiver Disease; Alcohol-RelatedCirrhosisAlcohol Use Disorder
Intestinal Microbiota Transplant in Alcohol-Associated Liver Disease
Eligible age
18+ yrs
Accepts
All genders
Locations
1 state
Healthy volunteers
No
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About this study
The purpose of this research study is to test the safety, tolerability, and effectiveness of the capsules that contain bacteria from healthy individuals when used to treat alcohol craving and drinking.
Sponsor: Virginia Commonwealth University
You may qualify if…
- ✓ \>18 years of age
- ✓ Advanced liver disease
- ✓ Able to give written, informed consent
- ✓ Alcohol as a cause of advanced liver disease
- ✓ Continued sustained drinking
- ✓ Having previously declined a referral to traditional AUD therapy services or having failed such treatments
You may not qualify if…
- ✕ Lack of sustained drinking
- ✕ Recent or current alcoholic hepatitis
- ✕ Alcohol withdrawal symptoms
- ✕ Clinically significant use of illicit drugs
- ✕ Uncontrolled mood disorders or primary psychotic conditions
- ✕ MELD score\>17
- ✕ Unclear diagnosis of chronic liver disease
- ✕ Current hepatic encephalopathy on lactulose and/or rifaximin
Where it's recruiting
Virginia
Richmond
Source: ClinicalTrials.gov · NCT05548452 · last updated 2026-07-14