Does a single donor-derived fecal microbiota transplant, delivered by colonoscopy, improve motor (MDS-UPDRS III “OFF”) and non-motor symptoms of Parkinson disease over 12 months compared with autologous-stool placebo FMT?
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Safety and Efficacy of Fecal Microbiota Transplantation in Alleviating Symptoms of Parkinson's Disease: A Randomized, Placebo-Controlled, Double-Blinded Study
Bottom Line: A single donor-derived FMT did not improve the primary motor outcome (MDS-UPDRS III OFF at 12 months) in PD, but produced significant improvements in several non-motor domains (total NMS score, GI dysfunction, quality of life, UPDRS I/II) and a transient early benefit on MDS-UPDRS III ON, with a favorable safety…