Clinical trial for Inflamatory Bowel Disease
Official title Non-nutritive Sweeteners in Inflammatory Bowel Disease
ClinicalTrials.gov ID: NCT07769437
What this study is testing
- What it's testing
- This study will focus on the commonly used non-nutritive sweetener (NNS) sucralose (2 sachets/day resulting in daily dose: sucralose 2.5mg/kg) and its role in changing the gut microbiota in humans with IBD, compared to healthy non-IBD individuals. The investigators will focus on studying IBD patients affected with CD as a proof of principle that could be tested later in other IBD subtype (ulcerative colitis or others specific surgical conditions).
A plain-language read of the study's public ClinicalTrials.gov listing. The study team confirms the details.
Who can take part
Ages 18 to 70. Healthy volunteers may be eligible.
You may be able to join if
- Age range from: 18 to 70 years.
- Male or female.
- Documented diagnosis of Crohns disease. CD outpatients in remission; Harvey Bradshaw- index in remission (\<6 score).
- Capable of providing consent to participate.
- Able to complete daily surveys and take oral nutrition.
You likely can't join if
- Short bowel syndrome.
- Hospitalized patients.
- Individuals who lack consent capacity, including the mentally ill, prisoners, cognitively impaired participants, dementia patients.
- Known drug abuse.
- Known parasitic disease of the digestive system.
- Symptomatic intestinal stricture/narrowing.
See the full eligibility criteria
- Age range from: 18 to 70 years.
- Male or female.
- Documented diagnosis of Crohns disease. CD outpatients in remission; Harvey Bradshaw- index in remission (\<6 score).
- Capable of providing consent to participate.
- Able to complete daily surveys and take oral nutrition.
- Able to record meal intake.
- Healthy controls with no diagnosis of IBD or Irritable Bowel Syndrome (IBS).
- Short bowel syndrome.
- Hospitalized patients.
- Individuals who lack consent capacity, including the mentally ill, prisoners, cognitively impaired participants, dementia patients.
- Known drug abuse.
- Known parasitic disease of the digestive system.
- Symptomatic intestinal stricture/narrowing.
- Presence of an ostomy.
- Known active malignancy.
- Antibiotic use within last 14 days.
- Well-founded doubt about the patients cooperation.
- Existing pregnancy or lactation.
- History of \<1 natural bowel movements per 3 consecutive days.
- Unable to access to technology that permits the daily completion of study related activities.
- Change in IBD medication within past 4 weeks.
- Body mass Index \<18 kg/m or ≥35 kg/m.
- Documented C.difficile colitis within four weeks of screening.
- Bariatric surgery
- Phenylketonuria
The study team makes the final eligibility decision.
Where it's taking place
- Chagrin Falls, Ohio, United States
- Cleveland, Ohio, United States
- Westlake, Ohio, United States
Questions & answers
Do participants get paid in this trial?
This listing doesn't specify compensation. Many trials still reimburse travel or offer a stipend, so it's worth asking the study team when you connect.
Is it free to join, and do I need insurance?
Searching and applying through BridgeMD is free. In clinical trials the study-related treatment and visits are generally provided at no cost to you. You usually don't need insurance to take part - confirm specifics with the study team.
How long does this study last?
The listing doesn't state an exact length. The study team walks you through the schedule and number of visits before you decide to enroll.
Who can join this trial?
This study is enrolling all sexes, 18 years to 70 years. Healthy volunteers may be eligible. The study team makes the final eligibility decision.
Where is this trial taking place?
Study sites include Chagrin Falls, Ohio, United States; Cleveland, Ohio, United States; Westlake, Ohio, United States. Enter your location above to see the nearest site and check your eligibility.
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