Browsing by Author "Hanssen, Hege Marie"

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    • Colonic distribution of FMT by different enema procedures compared to colonoscopy – proof of concept study using contrast fluid 

      Skjevling, Linn; Hanssen, Hege Marie; Valle, Per Christian; Goll, Rasmus; Juul, Frederik Emil; Arlov, Øystein; Johnsen, Peter Holger (Journal article; Tidsskriftartikkel; Peer reviewed, 2023-10-23)
      Background Fecal microbiota transplantation (FMT) has become an important treatment method in recurrent Clostridioides difficile infections and is under investigation as a treatment for several other diseases. FMT’s mechanism of action is assumed to be through alterations of the colon microbiota. FMT can be delivered by several methods, but few studies have directly compared how FMT is distributed ...

    • Randomised, placebo-controlled, double-blinded trial of fecal microbiota transplantation in severe obesity: a study protocol 

      Hanssen, Hege Marie; Fjellstad, Maria Serafia; Skjevling, Linn; Johnsen, Peter Holger; Goll, Rasmus; Almå, Kristin Helen; Kulseng, Bård Eirik; Valle, Per Christian (Journal article; Tidsskriftartikkel; Peer reviewed, 2023-12-27)
      Introduction - Obesity is one of the main threats to public health in western countries and increases the risk of several diseases, overall morbidity and mortality. Sustained weight loss will reduce risk factors and improve several obesity comorbidities. Options are conservative treatment such as lifestyle changes, bariatric surgery or medications. Conservative treatment has a low success rate, and ...