Observational Study of Fecal Microbiome Composition Before and During Oral Vancomycin Therapy for Primary Sclerosing Cholangitis
| Sponsor: |
Unfunded |
| Enrolling: |
Male and Female Patients |
| IRB Number: |
AAAV8432 |
| Contact: |
Transplant Clinical Research Center: 212-305-3839 / tcrcstudyreferral@cumc.columbia.edu |
This study is examining how oral vancomycin, an antibiotic sometimes used to treat Primary Sclerosing Cholangitis (PSC), affects the bacteria living in the gut (the microbiome). The study is observational, meaning it does not alter medical care or prescribe treatment-participants will continue their usual therapy as decided by their doctors. The study will last about six months per participant and involves three study visits for stool collection and questionnaires, which may be completed in person or remotely. This research may help uncover how gut bacteria influence PSC and lead to better treatment strategies in the future. If you have any questions regarding this study, please contact the Transplant Clinical Research Center (TCRC).
Investigator
Mercedes Martinez, MD
| Do you or your child have a diagnosis of Primary Sclerosing Cholangitis (PSC)? |
Yes |
No |
| Are you or your child currently being treated with, or about to start treatment with oral vancomycin? |
Yes |
No |