Assessing Interventions of Diet in IBD (AID-IBD)

McMaster University

Status: Enrolling

Conditions: IBD (Inflammatory Bowel Disease); Ulcerative Colitis (UC); Crohn Disease (CD)

Treatments: Other: Low FODMAP Diet Intervention; Other: Intermittent Fasting Intervention; Other: Mediterranean Diet Intervention

Study type: Interventional

Funder types: Other

Identifiers

NCT06773182

REB #18028

Details and patient eligibility

About

In this study, we are trying to learn how certain diets affect people with inflammatory bowel disease (IBD). We want to understand what makes it hard or easy for them to stick to different eating plans, like intermittent fasting, the Mediterranean diet, and the Low FODMAP diet. By finding out how these diets help with symptoms and which ones are easier to follow, we hope to improve the quality of life for people with IBD.

Full description

This study aims to explore the impact of specific dietary interventions on individuals living with inflammatory bowel disease (IBD). By examining dietary patterns such as intermittent fasting, the Mediterranean diet, and the Low FODMAP diet, we seek to identify barriers to adherence and facilitators that make these eating plans sustainable. Additionally, we aim to evaluate the perceived benefits of these diets in managing IBD symptoms and their influence on overall quality of life. The findings will provide valuable insights to develop patient-centered nutritional strategies that enhance adherence and therapeutic outcomes in IBD care.

Enrollment: 45 estimated patients

Sex: All

Ages: 18+ years old

Volunteers: No Healthy Volunteers

Inclusion criteria

• Adults (18+ years) diagnosed with ulcerative colitis or Crohn's disease.
• Having willingness to use their personal smartphone to access the app
• Able to understand the indication by the registered dietitian.
• Able to provide informed consent.
• Willingness to attempt intervention diet and commit to study procedures.

Exclusion criteria

• Pregnant women.
• Currently being treated for eating disorders, schizophrenia, psychosis, or other acute mental disorders.
• Currently being treated for chemotherapy.
• Diabetes
• Advance chronic kidney disease
• Short bowl syndrome

Trial design

Primary purpose: Treatment

Allocation: Randomized

Interventional model: Parallel Assignment

Masking: None (Open label)

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45 participants in 3 patient groups

Intermittent Fasting

Experimental group

Description:

Participants will be assigned to follow an intermittent fasting protocol.

Mediterranean Diet

Experimental group

Description:

Participants will be assigned to follow a Mediterranean diet.

Low FODMAP Diet

Experimental group

Description:

Participants will be assigned to follow a Low FODMAP Diet.

Treatment:

Other: Low FODMAP Diet Intervention