Donor recruitment for fecal microbiota transplantation

Abstract

Background: Increasing demand for fecal microbiota transplantation (FMT) has created a need for stool banks sourced from long-term healthy donors. Here, we describe our experience in recruiting and screening fecal donors. Methods: Mailbox, newspaper, and online advertisements were used. Potential donors were required to satisfy a prescreen telephone conversation, pass blood and stool investigations, then undertake a screening interview including medical history, physical examination, and evaluation of donor selection criteria. Results: One hundred sixteen potential donors were prescreened of whom 74 failed - 47 declined based on study donation requirements (primarily related to frequency and..