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Not Yet RecruitingNCT05850572
Efficacy of Fecal Microbiota Transplantation(FMT) for depression
This study is not yet recruiting in Global. It is testing Efficacy of Fecal Microbiota Transplantation(FMT) for depression.
DepressionDrugFrom 18 Years to 65 Years
Key information made simple
This study is comparing Fecal microbiota transplantation(FMT) with placebo for people with Depression. Participants receive Fecal microbiota transplantation(FMT) or placebo and complete study visits and assessments. Some participants may receive placebo instead of the study treatment, and direct benefit is not guaranteed.
Your next step
The official record does not clearly spell out the visit format, but it appears to be coordinated directly by the research team. Participation appears to involve questionnaires, interviews, or regular check-ins about day-to-day experience. The main fit is usually matching the main diagnosis and being able to understand the study and consent, while common reasons not to take part include pregnancy or breastfeeding and other factors that could make participation unsuitable. The official record does not list a formal phase, which usually means this is focused more on feasibility, delivery, or support than a standard drug-development stage.
Questions to ask before joining
- What are the exact eligibility criteria, and what could exclude someone?
- How many visits, assessments, or follow-ups are expected, and over what period?
- What risks, side effects, practical burdens, or alternatives should be understood first?
- Who should be contacted to confirm locations, timing, compensation, and next steps?
Things to check before joining
- Sponsor
- First Affiliated Hospital Xi'an Jiaotong University
- Sponsor type
- University
- Main activity
- medication or study treatment
- Intervention
- Not available
- Time commitment
- multiple visits or assessments
- Study phase
- Not available
- Enrollment
- Not available
- Recruitment status
- Not Yet Recruiting
- Source
- Official registry link
Key study information
- Official title
- A Study of the Efficacy of Fecal Microbiota Transplantation(FMT) in the Treatment of Depression
- Condition
- Depression
- Study status
- Not Yet Recruiting
- Sponsor / lead affiliation
- First Affiliated Hospital Xi'an Jiaotong University
- Location / country
- Global
- Registry
- ClinicalTrials.gov
- External trial ID
- NCT05850572
Why this study may matter
This study may matter because it adds public evidence around depression. HopeStage presents it as a starting point for understanding the study, checking the official source, and preparing questions with a care team.
For you
Taking part may give access to a new approach being evaluated.
It requires regular follow-up, often through questionnaires or interviews.
Registry reference
This page links back to the public source record so people can verify details directly with the registry and research team.
If you want the full study description, eligibility criteria, locations, and sponsor information in the original format, this is the place to check before taking the next step.
- Official title
- A Study of the Efficacy of Fecal Microbiota Transplantation(FMT) in the Treatment of Depression
- Source
- ClinicalTrials.gov
- Official registry link
- Open official registry
- External trial ID
- NCT05850572
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Questions about this study
What is Efficacy of Fecal Microbiota Transplantation(FMT) for depression?
This study is exploring medication or study treatment for people with depression. Participants may complete study visits, assessments, or follow-up activities defined by the research team. It includes a comparison with placebo. Direct benefit is not guaranteed.
Who is behind this study, and what type of sponsor is it?
This study is sponsored by First Affiliated Hospital Xi'an Jiaotong University. Based on the sponsor name or official registry information, it appears to be a university. You should verify the details in the official registry record.
What does participation involve, what phase is it, and what should I ask about safety?
This study may involve medication or study treatment, study visits, and assessments. The time commitment is multiple visits or assessments. The study phase is not available in HopeStage data. Check the official source record to see whether a phase is listed. Enrollment is not available in HopeStage data. HopeStage cannot say whether a study is safe or right for you. Before joining, ask the research team about possible risks, time commitment, visits, side effects, compensation, safety monitoring, and whether participation may affect your current care.
Where can I verify the study details?
Use the official source record linked on this page to check the full study description, recruitment status, eligibility criteria, locations, sponsor information, phase, enrollment, contact details, and any listed risks or requirements.
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