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Fecal filtrate transplantation
Fecal filtrate transplantation is a Microbiome therapeutic / Fecal derivative Biologic drug developed by University of Pecs. It is currently in Phase 3 development for Clostridioides difficile infection (recurrent or refractory), Inflammatory bowel disease (Crohn's disease or ulcerative colitis).
Fecal filtrate transplantation restores beneficial microbial metabolites and immune-modulating compounds from healthy donor stool to rebalance the recipient's gut microbiome and intestinal barrier function.
Fecal filtrate transplantation restores beneficial microbial metabolites and immune-modulating compounds from healthy donor stool to rebalance the recipient's gut microbiome and intestinal barrier function. Used for Clostridioides difficile infection (recurrent or refractory), Inflammatory bowel disease (Crohn's disease or ulcerative colitis).
At a glance
| Generic name | Fecal filtrate transplantation |
|---|---|
| Sponsor | University of Pecs |
| Drug class | Microbiome therapeutic / Fecal derivative |
| Modality | Biologic |
| Therapeutic area | Gastroenterology / Immunology |
| Phase | Phase 3 |
Mechanism of action
This therapeutic approach involves transferring filtered microbial byproducts and metabolites (rather than whole bacteria) from healthy donor feces to patients with dysbiotic conditions. The filtrate contains short-chain fatty acids, secondary bile acids, and other microbial metabolites that restore eubiotic conditions, strengthen intestinal epithelial tight junctions, and modulate local and systemic immune responses. By reconstituting the metabolic output of a healthy microbiome without transplanting live organisms, it aims to achieve therapeutic benefit with potentially reduced safety concerns compared to whole fecal microbiota transplantation.
Approved indications
- Clostridioides difficile infection (recurrent or refractory)
- Inflammatory bowel disease (Crohn's disease or ulcerative colitis)
Common side effects
- Gastrointestinal symptoms (abdominal discomfort, bloating, diarrhea)
- Nausea
- Fever
Key clinical trials
- Transfer of FRozen Encapsulated Multidonor Stool Filtrate for Active Ulcerative COlitis (PHASE3)
- OPTImization of Inflammatory Bowel Disease Treatment Through Understanding of Gut VIRome Heterogeneity
- Stool Transplantation for Treatment of Insulin Resistance in Morbidly Obese Patients (PHASE2)
- Multicentre Blinded Comparison of Lyophilized Sterile Fecal Filtrate to Lyophilized Fecal Microbiota Transplant in Recurrent Clostridioides Difficile Infection (PHASE2)
- Virus as Treatment of C. Difficile Infection (VISION) (NA)
- Fecal Filtrate as a Treatment Option of Multiple Recurrent Clostridioides Difficile Infection (PHASE3)
- Effectiveness of Fecal Flora Alteration for Eradication of Carbapenemase-producing Enterobacteriaceae Colonization (PHASE2, PHASE3)
- Safety and Efficacy of Fecal Microbiota Transplantation in a Population With Bipolar Disorder (PHASE2, PHASE3)
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| Source | Used for |
|---|---|
| ClinicalTrials.gov | Trial enrolment, design, endpoints, results |
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- Drug class: All Microbiome therapeutic / Fecal derivative drugs
- Manufacturer: University of Pecs — full pipeline
- Therapeutic area: All drugs in Gastroenterology / Immunology
- Indication: Drugs for Clostridioides difficile infection (recurrent or refractory)
- Indication: Drugs for Inflammatory bowel disease (Crohn's disease or ulcerative colitis)
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