๐Ÿ›๏ธ Verified NIH Record โ€ข Updated 2026-06-02

Fecal Microbiota Transplantation in an Expanded Ulcerative Colitis Population (NCT07401680)

A Multi-centre, Randomised Controlled Trial Comparing Fecal Microbiota Transplantation to Placebo in an Expanded Ulcerative Colitis Population: a Feasibility Study (FRONTIER-UC)

๐ŸŸข Recruiting Phase1 ๐Ÿ“‹ Clinical Research Protocol Sponsor: University of Alberta

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

This is a multi-centre, randomised controlled trial comparing fecal microbiota transplantation to placebo in an expanded ulcerative colitis population: a feasibility study (FRONTIER-UC) to determine whether a full-scale randomized controlled trial (RCT) to investigate fecal microbiota transplantation (FMT) in ulcerative colitis (UC) is feasible.

Who can join: Review the eligibility criteria below.

Location: University of Calgary โ€” Calgary, Alberta

Age range: 18 Years

๐Ÿงช Interventions in This Study

  • Lyophilized Fecal Microbiota Transplantation (LFMT) (OTHER)
  • Placebo (OTHER)

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 (2 Sites)

  • University of Calgary โ€” Calgary, Alberta
  • University of Alberta โ€” Edmonton, Alberta

๐Ÿ“ž Contact the Study Coordinator

Phone: (780) 492-5257

Email: dkao@ualberta.ca

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†—