The Efficacy of Fecal Microbiota Transplantation (FMT) on Symptom Reduction in Patients with Irritable Bowel Syndrome (IBS)

Authors

Carly Liberatore, Thomas Jefferson UniversityFollow

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Background

• IBS is a functional gastrointestinal tract disorder that affects 5-10% of the population.¹
• Symptom severity ranges from mild to severe interference with daily life.¹
• Current treatments are highly ineffective and focus on relieving symptoms rather than solving the root problem, gut dysbiosis.^{5, 6}
• Aim: To determine if FMT significantly reduces symptom severity in IBS patients

Publication Date

8-17-2023

Keywords

fecal microbiota transplantation, FMT, irritable bowel syndrome, IBS

Disciplines

Gastroenterology | Medicine and Health Sciences

Comments

Capstone presentations were completed in partial fulfillment of the Master of Science degree in Physician Assistant Studies at Thomas Jefferson University.

Document Type

Presentation

Recommended Citation

Liberatore, Carly, "The Efficacy of Fecal Microbiota Transplantation (FMT) on Symptom Reduction in Patients with Irritable Bowel Syndrome (IBS)" (2023). Master of Science in Physician Assistant Studies Capstone Presentations (Center City). 19.
https://jdc.jefferson.edu/mspas_capstones/19