Efficacy of different faecal microbiota transplantation protocols for Clostridium difficile infection: A systematic review and meta‐analysis
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Background Protocols for treating recurrent Clostridium difficile infection (rCDI) through faecal microbiota transplantation (FMT) are still not standardised. Our aim was to evaluate the efficacy of different FMT protocols for rCDI according to routes, number of infusions and infused material. Methods MEDLINE, Embase, SCOPUS, Web of Science and the Cochrane Library were searched through 31 May 2017. Studies offering multiple infusions if a single infusion failed to cure rCDI were included. Data were combined through a random effects meta‐analysis. Results Fifteen studies (1150 subjects) were analysed. Multiple infusions increased efficacy rates overall (76% versus 93%) and in each route of delivery (duodenal delivery: 73% with single infusion versus 81% with multiple infusions; capsule: 80% versus 92%; colonoscopy: 78% versus 98% and enema: 56% versus 92%). Duodenal delivery and colonoscopy were associated, respectively, with lower efficacy rates ( p = 0.039) and higher efficacy rates ( p = 0.006) overall. Faecal amount ≤ 50 g ( p = 0.006) and enema ( p = 0.019) were associated with lower efficacy rates after a single infusion. The use of fresh or frozen faeces did not influence outcomes. Conclusions Routes, number of infusions and faecal dosage may influence efficacy rates of FMT for rCDI. These findings could help to optimise FMT protocols in clinical practice.
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The transfer of a healthy intestinal microbiome, regardless of its composition, is consistently effective in rCDI.
“First, the transfer of a healthy intestinal microbiome, regardless of its composition, is consistently effective in rCDI, 3-5 so there was no need to refine donor screening for the only current clinical indication for FMT.”
From Key determinants of success in fecal microbiota transplantation: From microbiome to clinic (2023) · cites this paper as [5]
FMT has shown a consistent success rate of nearly 90% in recurrent Clostridioides difficile infection (rCDI).
“FMT was first investigated as a potential treatment for recurrent Clostridioides difficile infection (rCDI), where it has shown a consistent success rate of nearly 90% 3-5”
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The amount of infused feces may influence the clinical effectiveness of FMT.
“There is also evidence that also the amount of infused feces could influence the clinical effectiveness of FMT.”
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A fecal amount less than 50 g is associated with lower efficacy of single FMT.
“In a systematic review and meta-analysis of 15 studies and 1,150 subjects, a fecal amount % 50 g was associated with lower efficacy of single FMT at meta-regression analysis.”
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Few studies have directly compared different routes of FMT delivery.
“Although some metanalyses have assessed the efficacy of different routes, 3,5 a direct comparison has been provided only by few studies.”
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- Authors
- Ianiro, G., Maida, M., Burisch, J., Simonelli, C., Hold, G., Ventimiglia, M., Gasbarrini, A., & Cammarota, G.
- Affiliations
- Università Cattolica del Sacro Cuore (IT)
- Section of Gastroenterology S. Elia - Raimondi Hospital Caltanissetta Italy
- Zealand University Hospital (DK)
- UNSW Sydney (AU)
- Ospedale Vincenzo Cervello (IT)
- Corresponding author
- Ianiro, Gianluca
- ORCID
- Venue
- United European Gastroenterology Journal
- Publisher
- Wiley
- Published
- 2018-10
- Volume
- 6
- Issue
- 8
- Pages
- 1232-1244
- ISSN
- 2050-6406 (ISSN-L)
- 2050-6414
- PMC
- PMC6169051
- OpenAlex
- W2807489422
- Semantic Scholar
- e6ac43617453aaa7fa983df0179c26b085f1375d
- Cited by
- 203
- References
- 36
- Citations by year
- 2026: 13 · 2025: 25 · 2024: 28 · 2023: 20 · 2022: 23 · 2021: 29 · 2020: 38 · 2019: 25 · 2018: 2
- FWCI
- 3.45
- Type
- journal article
- Language
- en
- Open access
- bronze
- doi.org
- Licence
- Locations
- United European Gastroenterology Journal (publishedVersion)
- Europe PMC (PubMed Central) (publishedVersion)
- PubMed Central (publishedVersion)
- PubMed (publishedVersion)
- PubliCatt (Università Cattolica del Sacro Cuore) (submittedVersion, other-oa)
- Topics
- Health Sciences › Medicine › Infectious Diseases › Clostridium difficile and Clostridium perfringens research
- Life Sciences › Biochemistry, Genetics and Molecular Biology › Molecular Biology › Gut microbiota and health
- Health Sciences › Medicine › Gastroenterology › Gastrointestinal motility and disorders
- Keywords
- fecal microbiota transplantation, recurrent Clostridium difficile infection, delivery routes, colonoscopy, enema, treatment efficacy
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