๐Ÿ›๏ธ Verified NIH Record โ€ข Updated 2025-12-08

Pilot Trial of Xylitol for C. Difficile De-Colonization in Patients With Inflammatory Bowel Disease (NCT06799039)

๐ŸŸก Not Yet Recruiting Early Phase1 ๐Ÿ’Š Investigational Drug / Biologic Sponsor: Brigham and Women's Hospital

๐Ÿฉบ Plain-English Summary (8th-Grade Level)

This 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.

Who can join: Review the eligibility criteria below.

Location: Brigham and Women's Hospital โ€” Boston, Massachusetts

Age range: 18 Years

๐Ÿงช Interventions in This Study

๐Ÿ“‹ "Do I Qualify?" โ€” 1-Minute Self Screener

Instant Checklist

Full eligibility criteria are available on the official NIH protocol. View the criteria โ†—

๐Ÿ“ All Participating Trial Locations (1 Sites)

  • Brigham and Women's Hospital โ€” Boston, Massachusetts

๐Ÿ“ž Contact the Study Coordinator

Phone: (617) 525-7322

Email: hjcabral@bwh.harvard.edu

Coordinator details come directly from the registered NIH protocol. Confirm the study is still recruiting before traveling.

๐Ÿ’ฐ Cost, Insurance & Patient Rights

  • 100% Free Items: The investigational treatment and protocol-required procedures are supplied at zero cost by the sponsor.
  • Routine Patient Care: Under federal law (ACA ยง 2709) and many state statutes, routine care costs are covered during participation.
  • Voluntary Participation: You may withdraw at any time without affecting your standard medical care.

๐Ÿ’ก How to Participate

  1. Check the checklist above to see if you may qualify.
  2. Contact the study coordinator using the phone/email above.
  3. Ask about the visit schedule, what is covered at no cost, and any travel support.
  4. Confirm with your own doctor before making a decision.
๐Ÿ›๏ธ View Official NIH Record โ†—