Fecal Transplantation Starts A Phase-II Trial (FACT-T1D)

The Fecal Autologous Capsule Transplantation for Type 1 Diabetes Mellitus (FACT-T1D) trial is testing a new approach to treating or curing type 1 diabetes. This method involves the use of encapsulated, freeze-dried, autologous (one's own) fecal matter. The idea is that by altering the gut microbiota, it might be possible to slow down or even halt the destruction of beta cells, which are crucial…