Table 1.
Summary of studies involving fecal microbiota transplantation and Clostridium difficile colitis
| Author, year | Method | Mode of FMT Delivery | n | Outcome |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Van Nood et al., 2013 [25] | RCT | Nasoduodenal tube | 43 | 81% resolution of symptoms |
| Cammarota et al., 2015 [26] | RCT | Colonoscopy | 20 | 90% resolution |
| Kelly et al., 2016 [27] | RCT | Colonoscopy | 46 | 90.9% resolution |
| Youngster et al., 2014 [28] | RCT | Oral capsule | 20 | 70% resolution of symptoms |
| Rossen et al., 2015 [29] | Meta-analysis | Various | 1029 | 90-97.8% resolution |
FMT: Fecal microbiota transplantation; RCT: Randomized controlled trial.