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- Title
Systematic review with meta-analysis: faecal microbiota transplantation for the induction of remission for active ulcerative colitis.
- Authors
Costello, S. P.; Soo, W.; Bryant, R. V.; Jairath, V.; Hart, A. L.; Andrews, J. M.
- Abstract
Background Faecal microbiota transplantation ( FMT) is emerging as a novel therapy for ulcerative colitis ( UC). Interpretation of efficacy of FMT for UC is complicated by differences among studies in blinding, FMT administration procedures, intensity of therapy and donor stool processing methods. Aim To determine whether FMT is effective and safe for the induction of remission in active UC. Methods Medline (Ovid), Embase and the Cochrane Library were searched from inception through February 2017. Original studies reporting remission rates following FMT for active UC were included. All study designs were included in the systematic review and a meta-analysis performed including only randomised controlled trials ( RCTs). Results There were 14 cohort studies and four RCTs that used markedly different protocols. In the meta-analysis of RCTs, clinical remission was achieved in 39 of 140 (28%) patients in the donor FMT groups compared with 13 of 137 (9%) patients in the placebo groups; odds ratio 3.67 (95% CI: 1.82-7.39, P<.01). Clinical response was achieved in 69 of 140 (49%) donor FMT patients compared to 38 of 137 (28%) placebo patients; odds ratio 2.48 (95% CI: 1.18-5.21, P=.02). In cohort studies, 39 of 168 (24%; 95% CI: 11%-40%) achieved clinical remission. Conclusions Despite variation in processes, FMT appears to be effective for induction of remission in UC, with no major short-term safety signals. Further studies are needed to better define dose frequency and preparation methods, and to explore its feasibility, efficacy and safety as a maintenance agent.
- Subjects
FECAL microbiota transplantation; COLITIS treatment; ULCERATIVE colitis; META-analysis; DISEASE remission; RANDOMIZED controlled trials; THERAPEUTICS; REMISSION induction
- Publication
Alimentary Pharmacology & Therapeutics, 2017, Vol 46, Issue 3, p213
- ISSN
0269-2813
- Publication type
Article
- DOI
10.1111/apt.14173