Testing a diet for people with Crohn disease and gut bacteria changes
Tests a Malaysian version of an exclusion diet in adults with Crohn disease.
Plain-language title generated from the registry record
Registry title: Dietary Modification In Inflammatory Bowel Disease Patients
Key facts
- Where
- Kuala Lumpur, MalaysiaSee the site
AI summary: who the study is looking for
From the trial's eligibility criteria. Machine-read from the registry text on this page, so it can be wrong. The registry text below and the trial team decide who can take part.
The trial is looking for adults aged 18 to 50 with Crohn's disease that is mild to moderate. It tests a Crohn's disease exclusion diet against a general healthy diet.
- Age
- 18 Years to 50 Years
- Sex
- All sexes can join.
- Disease stage
- Crohn's disease confirmed by clinical, endoscopic and histological criteria. Mild to moderate disease (150 to 220 points).
- Earlier treatment
- People who had surgery within 6 months before randomization cannot join. People on exclusive enteral nutrition (EEN) cannot join.
Main reasons for not taking part
- Has a stoma
- Had surgery within 6 months before randomization
- Is on exclusive enteral nutrition (EEN)
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Could this be for you?
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- Are you between 18 and 50 years old?
Source: NCT06871267, who can take part
Where in Malaysia
- Universiti Malaya Medical CentreKuala Lumpur, MalaysiaTaking people
Questions to ask the study team
- How often do I need to come in, and for how long each time?
- Are travel costs paid?
- Can I keep my own doctor?
- What happens if I want to stop?
Trial details
- Who runs it
- University of Malaya
- Trial code
- NCT06871267
- Record updated
- 31 May 2025
- Original description
This research project aimed to develop a culturally appropriate Asian Inflammatory Bowel Disease Diet for the Malaysian population, based on the Crohn's disease exclusion diet (CDED). The study will be conducted in inflammatory bowel disease patients in University Malaya Medical Centre, which are ulcerative colitis and Crohn's disease patients. The objectives of this study are to assess the impact of diet in clinical outcome and gut microbiota changes in patients with inflammatory bowel disease (IBD). The study duration spans 24 weeks, during which comprehensive follow-ups will be conducted at 0, 6, 12, and 24 weeks, respectively. At each follow-up session, participants will be requested to provide stool and blood samples for meticulous assessment of clinical and biochemical responses.Read full original descriptionShow less
Dietary Modification In Patients With Inflammatory Bowel Diseases And Its Impact In Gut Microbiome
This research project aimed to develop a culturally appropriate Asian Inflammatory Bowel Disease Diet for the Malaysian population, based on the Crohn's disease exclusion diet (CDED). The study will be conducted in inflammatory bowel disease patients in University Malaya Medical Centre, which are ulcerative colitis and Crohn's disease patients. The objectives of this study are to assess the impact of diet in clinical outcome and gut microbiota changes in patients with inflammatory bowel disease (IBD). The study duration spans 24 weeks, during which comprehensive follow-ups will be conducted at 0, 6, 12, and 24 weeks, respectively. At each follow-up session, participants will be requested to provide stool and blood samples for meticulous assessment of clinical and biochemical responses.
Inclusion: Confirmed diagnosis of Crohn's disease according to established clinical, endoscopic, and histological criteria; Mild to moderate diseases (150 to 220 points); Written informed consent obtained.
Exclusion: Surgery within 6 months prior to randomization; Presence of stoma; Patient on exclusive enteral nutrition (EEN).