Trial results
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According to the results reported on ClinicalTrials.gov, this trial looked at the use of oral vancomycin (an antibiotic taken by mouth) in two groups of patients with liver conditions: those with biliary atresia (a condition where the bile ducts are blocked or missing) and those with primary sclerosing cholangitis, or PSC (a condition where the bile ducts become inflamed and scarred). Ten people were enrolled in the biliary atresia group and eleven in the PSC group. All ten participants in the biliary atresia group completed the study, while nine of the eleven PSC participants completed it, with two not finishing. The reported data shows that the trial measured possible changes using liver blood tests, MRI scans (a type of imaging), liver biopsies (small tissue samples from the liver), and colon biopsies (small tissue samples from the large bowel). For the biliary atresia group, the reported data shows that 10 out of 10 participants had liver blood test results recorded, but no MRI scans, liver biopsies, colon biopsies, or combined biopsy/MRI results were reported for this group. For the PSC group, the reported data shows 9 out of 9 participants had liver blood tests recorded, 7 had MRI scans, 4 had liver biopsies, 8 had colon biopsies, and 8 had either a liver biopsy and/or MRI. The data as submitted does not include the actual before-and-after numbers or results from these tests, only the counts of how many participants had each measurement taken. These are the results as reported to ClinicalTrials.gov. They are not medical advice — always discuss what they mean for you with your doctor.
View full results on ClinicalTrials.gov ↗ · Read the linked publication on PubMed (PMID 32633158) ↗
These are the results as reported to ClinicalTrials.gov, not medical advice. Verify independently with the trial site and discuss what they mean for you with your doctor.
Phase 1 Primary Biliary Cholangitis Trial, Completed
Who may be able to join
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Who might be able to join this trial:
- You have been diagnosed with biliary atresia (a liver condition affecting bile ducts, usually in infants) or primary sclerosing cholangitis (a disease causing scarring and narrowing of the bile ducts)
- You are a healthy comparison participant who is already scheduled to have a camera examination of the stomach or bowel, and you do not have biliary atresia or primary sclerosing cholangitis
- You have been taking oral vancomycin (an antibiotic medication) by mouth for at least 1 year for biliary atresia (confirm with trial site for full details of this criterion)
Who may not be able to join:
- You have taken any antibiotic medicines in the last 3 months, as this can change the natural balance of bacteria in your body
Important: Always verify eligibility with the trial site directly before applying.
Based on publicly available eligibility criteria from ClinicalTrials.gov. Verify directly with the trial site before acting. This is not medical advice.
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Trial details
Primary endpoints
Determine the Benefit of Oral Vancomycin Therapy for Primary Sclerosing Cholangitis and Biliary Atresia
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Data last synced from ClinicalTrials.gov: 28 July 2026. Trial status can change. Always verify current status directly with the trial site before making any decision.