Changes in the Microbiome Associated With Transplantation

August 15, 2023 updated by: Manchester University NHS Foundation Trust
To study the effects of organ transplantation and immunosuppression on the human microbiome, and to understand the interlinkage of changes in the microbiome with clinical events surrounding transplantation, and graft and patient clinical outcomes.

Study Overview

Status

Recruiting

Conditions

Intervention / Treatment

Detailed Description

This study will involve the collection of oral swabs, saliva, urine and rectal swabs, blood and skin scrapings from patients before and after kidney and pancreas transplantation. At Day 0 and day 1, week 1, and at 3, 6, and 12 months.

These samples will be collected longitudinally over a period of one year after transplantation and will be analysed using 16s rRNA gene sequencing in order to capture the dynamics of the microbiome after exposure to surgery, immunosuppression and the specific medication necessary during the process of transplantation.

Two groups of recipients will be recruited, the first one includes kidney and/or pancreas transplant recipients from both deceased and living donors.

Study Type

Observational

Enrollment (Estimated)

300

Contacts and Locations

This section provides the contact details for those conducting the study, and information on where this study is being conducted.

Study Contact

Study Contact Backup

Study Locations

    • Greater Manchester
      • Manchester, Greater Manchester, United Kingdom, M13 9WL

Participation Criteria

Researchers look for people who fit a certain description, called eligibility criteria. Some examples of these criteria are a person's general health condition or prior treatments.

Eligibility Criteria

Ages Eligible for Study

18 years to 75 years (Adult, Older Adult)

Accepts Healthy Volunteers

No

Sampling Method

Non-Probability Sample

Study Population

Kidney and Transplant Recipients

Description

Inclusion Criteria:

  • Over 18 years of age.
  • Under 75 years
  • Participants must be able to receive and understand English verbal and written information regarding the study and give written, informed consent.
  • Participants will be recipients of pancreas or kidney allografts

Exclusion Criteria:

  • Outside of stated age range.
  • Unable to give informed consent

Study Plan

This section provides details of the study plan, including how the study is designed and what the study is measuring.

How is the study designed?

Design Details

  • Observational Models: Cohort
  • Time Perspectives: Prospective

What is the study measuring?

Primary Outcome Measures

Outcome Measure
Measure Description
Time Frame
Changes in the Microbiome following transplantation
Time Frame: 3 years
The tissue samples will be examined to identify any microbial organisms. This process will involve cell identification and quantification using standard biological markers to identify cell types and numbers
3 years

Collaborators and Investigators

This is where you will find people and organizations involved with this study.

Collaborators

Investigators

  • Principal Investigator: Titus Augustine, FRCP, Consultant Transplant Surgeon
  • Principal Investigator: Oana Piscoran, MD, Clinical Research Fellow

Study record dates

These dates track the progress of study record and summary results submissions to ClinicalTrials.gov. Study records and reported results are reviewed by the National Library of Medicine (NLM) to make sure they meet specific quality control standards before being posted on the public website.

Study Major Dates

Study Start (Actual)

May 24, 2019

Primary Completion (Estimated)

December 31, 2025

Study Completion (Estimated)

December 31, 2025

Study Registration Dates

First Submitted

February 20, 2020

First Submitted That Met QC Criteria

February 20, 2020

First Posted (Actual)

February 21, 2020

Study Record Updates

Last Update Posted (Actual)

August 16, 2023

Last Update Submitted That Met QC Criteria

August 15, 2023

Last Verified

August 1, 2023

More Information

Terms related to this study

Keywords

Other Study ID Numbers

  • B00150

Plan for Individual participant data (IPD)

Plan to Share Individual Participant Data (IPD)?

NO

Drug and device information, study documents

Studies a U.S. FDA-regulated drug product

No

Studies a U.S. FDA-regulated device product

No

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