Faecal microbiota transplants

About the project

Feces is often regarded as a useless waste product, something foul-smelling we will get rid of as soon as possible by flushing down the toilet.

However, recent research suggest that feces from healthy donors are worth their weight in gold, and can potentially be used in patient care.

The REFIT 2 study investigate whether microbiota therapy can be used in patients with irritable bowel syndrome.

Microbiota treatment in the trial involves the transfer of feces from a healthy donor to a recipient. The donors and their fecal transplants have been carefully selected and examined to prevent diseases or disorders being transmitted to the recipient.

The study is led by researchers at the University Hospital of North Norway.

Objectives

To investigate if microbiota therapy (fecal microbiota transplantation) can be used to treat patients with irritable bowel syndrome in terms of fewer symptoms and a better ev