Fecal Microbiota Transplantation Had No Benefit as Parkinson Disease Treatment

Gut microbiomes may have a role in the pathophysiology of Parkinson’s disease (PD). A recent study evaluated the effects of fecal transplant in improving clinical symptoms in PD.

This study showed that fecal transplant did not lead to meaningful improvement in Parkinson's disease. The role of the gut in PD is still an interesting concept in how the disease evolves and more studies are needed to evaluate interventions that are based on altering gut flora as a possible therapeutic intervention.