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Clostridium Difficile InfectionPhase 3ECOSPORIIINCT03183128

ECOSPOR III - SER-109 Versus Placebo in the Treatment of Adults With Recurrent Clostridium Difficile Infection

A Phase 3 study testing SER-109 in people with Clostridium Difficile Infection, run by Seres Therapeutics, Inc. at 56 sites in 2 countries.

Completed

Finished. The study has ended and is not enrolling. Results may be posted on the official record.

Official record
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Trial summary

Subjects will receive an oral dose of SER-109 in 4 capsules once daily for 3 consecutive days in Treatment Group I or matching placebo once daily for 3 consecutive days in Treatment Group II. Read more about this study

Who is it for?
Ages 18 years and older
Conditions the study is for
Clostridium Difficile Infection
What is being tested?
SER-109
Type of treatment
Pill or oral medicine
Could I receive a placebo?
Yes, some participants may receive a placebo
How many people
182 participants
Where
56 sitesin 2 countries
Study dates
10 Jul 2017to 29 Sep 2020
Phase
Phase 3
Are there results?
Yes, posted in the registrySummary in the doctors' view

Key requirements

Who can take part, as listed by the sponsor. Only the study team can confirm whether you are eligible, so take this list to your doctor.

  • Ages 18 years and older
  • All sexes
  • No healthy volunteers
  • Adult, Older adult

Main Inclusion Criteria:

  1. Signed informed consent prior to initiation of any study-specific procedure or treatment. The subject or their legally authorized representative must be able to provide written informed consent and understand the potential risks and benefits from study enrollment and treatment.
  2. Male or female subject ≥ 18 years of age.
  3. A qualifying episode of CDI as defined by:
  4. ≥ 3 unformed stools per day for 2 consecutive days
  5. A positive C. difficile stool toxin assay.
  6. The requirement of CDI SOC antibiotic therapy (defined as 10 to 21 days of treatment with vancomycin [125 mg QID] and/or fidaxomicin [200 mg BID]).
  7. An adequate clinical response following SOC antibiotic therapy, defined as (<3 unformed stools in 24 hours) for 2 or more consecutive days before randomization.

Main Exclusion Criteria:

  1. Female subjects who are pregnant, breastfeeding, lactating, or planning to become pregnant during the study.
  2. Known or suspected toxic megacolon and/or known small bowel ileus.
  3. Admitted to or expected to be admitted to an intensive care unit for medical reasons (not just boarding). Note: nursing homes, rehabilitation, assisted living centers and acute care hospitals are acceptable.
  4. Absolute neutrophil count of <500 cells/ml^3
  5. Major gastrointestinal surgery (e.g. significant bowel resection or diversion) within 3 months before enrollment (this does not include appendectomy or cholecystectomy), or any history of total colectomy or bariatric surgery (bariatric surgery which does not disrupt the gastrointestinal lumen, i.e., restrictive procedures such as banding, are permitted).
  6. History of active inflammatory bowel disease (ulcerative colitis, Crohn's disease, microscopic colitis) with diarrhea believed to be caused by active inflammatory bowel disease in the past 3 months.
  7. Concurrent intensive induction chemotherapy, radiotherapy, or biologic treatment for active malignancy (subjects on maintenance chemotherapy may only be enrolled after consultation with the study medical monitor).
  8. Any history of fecal microbiota transplantation (FMT) within the previous 3 months.

Trial locations and contacts

56 sites in 2 countries.

56 sites in 2 countries

United States51 sites
  • (Investigator site)

    Annapolis, Maryland, 21401

  • (Investigator site)

    Athens, Georgia, 30607

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    Atlanta, Georgia, 30322

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    Boston, Massachusetts, 02144

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    Bountiful, Utah, 84010

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    Buffalo, New York, 14215

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    Butte, Montana, 59701

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    Centerville, Ohio, 45459

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    Charlottesville, Virginia, 22908

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    Chevy Chase, Maryland, 20814

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    Cleveland, Ohio, 44195

  • (Investigator site)

    Columbus, Ohio, 43215

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    Detroit, Michigan, 48202

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    Evansville, Indiana, 47714

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    Greenville, North Carolina, 27834

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    Hamden, Connecticut, 06518

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    Houston, Texas, 77098

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    Idaho Falls, Idaho, 83404

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    Iowa City, Iowa, 52242

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    Jacksonville, Florida, 32256

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    Jeffersonville, Indiana, 47130

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    Kansas City, Kansas, 66160

  • (Investigator site)

    Kinston, North Carolina, 28501

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    Las Vegas, Nevada, 89119

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    Marietta, Georgia, 30060

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    Mather, California, 95655

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    Miami, Florida, 33015

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    Miami, Florida, 33155

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    Mountain View, California, 94040

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    New Orleans, Louisiana, 70121

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    North Little Rock, Arkansas, 72117

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    Northridge, California, 91324

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    Pembroke Pines, Florida, 33024

  • (Investigator site)

    Pembroke Pines, Florida, 33026

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    Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania, 15213

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    Raleigh, North Carolina, 27607

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    Reston, Virginia, 20191

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    Riverdale, Georgia, 30274

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    Riverton, Utah, 84065

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    Royal Oak, Michigan, 48073

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    Sacramento, California, 95817

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    San Antonio, Texas, 78234

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    Sandy Springs, Georgia, 30342

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    Sayre, Pennsylvania, 18840

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    Simi Valley, California, 93065

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    Southlake, Texas, 76092

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    Springfield, Illinois, 62703

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    St Louis, Missouri, 63141

  • (Investigator site)

    Upland, California, 91786

  • (Investigator site)

    Washington D.C., District of Columbia, 20007

  • (Investigator site)

    Worcester, Massachusetts, 01655

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Canada5 sites
  • (Investigator site)

    Calgary, Alberta, T2N 2T9

  • (Investigator site)

    Chicoutimi, Quebec, G7H 7Y8

  • (Investigator site)

    London, Ontario, N6A 4V2

  • (Investigator site)

    Vancouver, British Columbia, V5Z 1M9

  • (Investigator site)

    Victoria, British Columbia, V8R 1J8

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About this study

Official title: A Phase 3 Multicenter, RandomizeEd, Double Blind, Placebo COntrolled, Parallel Group Study to Evaluate the Safety, Tolerability, & Efficacy of SER-109 vs. Placebo to Reduce Recurrence of ClOstRidium Difficile Infection (CDI) in Adults

Subjects will receive an oral dose of SER-109 in 4 capsules once daily for 3 consecutive days in Treatment Group I or matching placebo once daily for 3 consecutive days in Treatment Group II. The purpose of this study is to demonstrate the superiority of SER-109 vs placebo to reduce recurrence of CDI as determined by a toxin assay in adults up to 8 weeks after initiation of treatment.

Read the detailed description

ECOSPOR III is a Phase 3, multicenter, randomized, double-blind, placebo-controlled, parallel-group study of the safety, tolerability, and efficacy of SER-109 versus placebo in adult subjects 18 years of age or older with recurrent CDI, defined as: a history of ≥ 3 CDI episodes within 12 months, inclusive of the current episode. This study is designed to demonstrate the superiority of SER-109 versus placebo to reduce recurrence of Clostridium difficile infection (CDI) in adults who have received antibacterial drug treatment for recurrent CDI (RCDI), based on the proportion of subjects experiencing a CDI recurrence requiring antibiotic treatment up to 8 weeks after initiation of treatment. Approximately 188 subjects with a history of CDI, diarrhea and a positive C. difficile toxin test result on a stool sample, who have responded to standard-of-care (SOC) antibiotic treatment will be enrolled. Subjects will be randomly assigned, in a 1:1 ratio, to 1 of 2 treatment groups (Treatment Group I [SER-109] or Treatment Group II [Placebo]) and stratified by age (<65 years; ≥65 years), as well as antibiotic regimen for the qualifying episode (vancomycin; fidaxomicin).

Subjects will receive an oral dose of SER-109 in 4 capsules once daily for 3 consecutive days in Treatment Group I or matching placebo once daily for 3 consecutive days in Treatment Group II.

Subjects with confirmed CDI recurrence, as defined in the Protocol, up to 8 weeks after administration of SER-109 or placebo treatment, may be eligible to enroll in the open-label SER-109 extension study (Study SERES-013).

Being tested
SER-109, Placebo
Medical subject headings
Clostridium Infections

What participants receive

What participants receive. In a randomised study each person is assigned to one group by chance.

  • SER-109Biological

    SER-109 is an ecology of bacteria in spore form, enriched from stool donations obtained from healthy, screened donors

    Other Names:

    Eubacterial Spores, Purified Suspension, Encapsulated

  • PlaceboDrug

    Placebo will be identical to the investigational product but will not contain product spores or non-spore solids. Placebo will consist of 92% glycerol and 8% normal saline(0.9%).

Study groups in NCT03183128
Study groupRoleWhat they receive
SER-109ExperimentalReceived oral dose of SER-109
Receives: Biological: SER-109
PlaceboPlacebo comparatorReceived matching placebo
Receives: Drug: Placebo

What is being measured

The primary outcome is the main question the study is designed to answer.

  1. Recurrence of CDI up to 8 Weeks

    Recurrence of CDI up to 8 Weeks after initiation of treatment. Recurrence was determined by stool Clostridioides difficile toxin assay.

    Measured: Up to Week 8

Secondary outcomes (1)
  1. Recurrence of CDI up to 4, 12 and 24 Weeks

    Recurrence of CDI up to 4, 12 and 24 Weeks after initiation of treatment. Recurrence was determined by stool Clostridioides difficile toxin assay.

    Measured: Up to 4, 12 and 24 weeks after treatment

Timeline

From the start of the study to its completion; the mark is today. Estimated dates are the sponsor’s plan.

  1. First posted9 Jun 2017
  2. Study start10 Jul 2017
  3. Primary completion3 Jul 2020
  4. Study completion29 Sep 2020

Resources

More details

For doctors and researchers: how the study is designed, who runs it, and its registry IDs.

Study design
Study type
Interventional
Phase
Phase 3
Primary purpose
Treatment
Allocation
Randomised
Intervention model
Parallel groups
Masking
Double blind
Who is masked
Participant, Investigator
Enrolment
182 participants (actual)
IDs, dates and publications
ClinicalTrials.gov ID
NCT03183128
Sponsor's protocol ID
SERES-012
Acronym
ECOSPORIII
Status last verified
Jun 2021
First submitted
8 Jun 2017
Last updated
27 Apr 2023
Data monitoring committee
Yes
FDA-regulated drug
Yes
FDA-regulated device
No
Individual data sharing
No

Publications

  • Bryant JA, Vulic M, Walsh EA, Allen EG Jr, Beauchemin NJ, Chafee ME, Diao L, Fenn K, Ford KA, Hasson BR, Litcofsky KD, Lombardo MJ, Martinez A, O'Brien EJ, Straub TJ, Sykes SM, Marshall LF, Winkler JA, McGovern BH, Ford CB, Wortman JR, Henn MR. The impact of an oral purified microbiome therapeutic on the gastrointestinal microbiome. Nat Med. 2026 Jan;32(1):186-196. doi: 10.1038/s41591-025-04076-w. Epub 2026 Jan 5.

    PubMed 41491103
  • Kraft CS, Sims M, Silverman M, Louie TJ, Feuerstadt P, Huang ES, Khanna S, Berenson CS, Wang EEL, Cohen SH, Korman L, Lee C, Kelly CR, Odio A, Cook PP, Lashner B, Ramesh M, Kumar P, De A, Memisoglu A, Lombardi DA, Hasson BR, McGovern BH, von Moltke L, Pardi DS; ECOSPOR III and ECOSPOR IV investigators. Integrated Safety and Efficacy Analyses of Phase 3 Trials of a Microbiome Therapeutic for Recurrent CDI. Infect Dis Ther. 2024 Oct;13(10):2105-2121. doi: 10.1007/s40121-024-01007-z. Epub 2024 Jun 28.

    PubMed 38941068
  • Garey KW, Jo J, Gonzales-Luna AJ, Lapin B, Deshpande A, Wang E, Hasson B, Pham SV, Huang SP, Reese PR, Wu H, Hohmann E, Feuerstadt P, Oneto C, Berenson CS, Lee C, McGovern B, vonMoltke L. Assessment of Quality of Life Among Patients With Recurrent Clostridioides difficile Infection Treated with Investigational Oral Microbiome Therapeutic SER-109: Secondary Analysis of a Randomized Clinical Trial. JAMA Netw Open. 2023 Jan 3;6(1):e2253570. doi: 10.1001/jamanetworkopen.2022.53570.

    PubMed 36716031
  • Feuerstadt P, Louie TJ, Lashner B, Wang EEL, Diao L, Bryant JA, Sims M, Kraft CS, Cohen SH, Berenson CS, Korman LY, Ford CB, Litcofsky KD, Lombardo MJ, Wortman JR, Wu H, Aunins JG, McChalicher CWJ, Winkler JA, McGovern BH, Trucksis M, Henn MR, von Moltke L. SER-109, an Oral Microbiome Therapy for Recurrent Clostridioides difficile Infection. N Engl J Med. 2022 Jan 20;386(3):220-229. doi: 10.1056/NEJMoa2106516.

    PubMed 35045228

Questions about this trial

What is this clinical trial studying?

A Phase 3 study testing SER-109 in people with Clostridium Difficile Infection, run by Seres Therapeutics, Inc. at 56 sites in 2 countries.

The full registered description is in the About this study section and the official record.

Who may be eligible to take part?

Eligibility is decided by the study team after screening, so read the full criteria and contact a listed site.

Is this clinical trial currently recruiting?

The record says: finished, as of the sponsor's last update on 27 Apr 2023. Status can change between updates, so confirm with the study contact before making plans.

Where is the study taking place?

The record lists 56 sites in United States, Canada. Whether a site is taking part right now should be confirmed with that site. See every site.

What are the possible benefits and risks?

They depend on the study and the treatment, and no study can promise a benefit. Some participants in this study may receive a placebo. The study team explains the known risks during informed consent, before anyone joins; the record itself does not list them.

What does this phase mean?

Phase 3 studies compare the treatment with the current standard treatment or a placebo in a large group, to confirm how well it works and watch for side effects.

Not every study follows the same path, and some studies (observational studies, device studies) have no phase.

Are results available for this study?

Yes. Results are posted in the registry (first posted 27 Apr 2023). A summary is in the For doctors view, and the full results are on ClinicalTrials.gov.

How can a doctor refer a patient or contact the research team?

The record lists no contact. The official record names the sponsor, who can be asked directly. AzTrials does not enrol participants or take referrals.

What does the primary outcome measure?

Recurrence of CDI up to 8 Weeks (time frame: Up to Week 8). It is what the study was designed to measure, not a finding.

Where can I read the original study information?

On the ClinicalTrials.gov record for NCT03183128, which also lists 4 linked publications.

Does a listing mean the treatment is approved or proven to work?

No. A listing means the study is registered. It does not show that the treatment is safe, works, or is approved by a regulator.

How often is this information updated?

AzTrials copies changed records from ClinicalTrials.gov every night and reloads the whole registry every week. The sponsor last updated this record on 27 Apr 2023.

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