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Fermented Foods Diet for Ulcerative Colitis

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Recruiting

Led By Sidhartha Sinha, MD

Research Sponsored by Stanford University

Eligibility Criteria Checklist

Specific guidelines that determine who can or cannot participate in a clinical trial

Must have

Confirmed diagnosis of UC

Symptomatic disease defined as partial Mayo Score 2 to 7 (inclusive)

Must not have

Women who are pregnant, nursing or expect to be pregnant

Individuals with history of severe cardiac disease (particularly uncompensated congestive heart failure NYHA grade 2 or more or LVEF < 40%)

Timeline

Screening 3 weeks

Treatment Varies

Follow Up baseline (data collection 1) versus week 10 (data collection 2).

Summary

This trial will test if a diet rich in fermented foods can help improve symptoms and quality of life in people with UC.

Who is the study for?

This trial is for men and women over 18 with mild to moderate Ulcerative Colitis (UC), confirmed by diagnosis. Participants must have symptoms, shown by a partial Mayo Score of 2-7, and elevated fecal calprotectin levels. They need to give written consent to join.

What is being tested?

The study aims to understand the impact of a diet supplemented with fermented foods on inflammation and life quality in UC patients compared to those on a regular diet. It explores how these foods might affect gut health and inflammatory responses.

What are the potential side effects?

While not explicitly listed, potential side effects may include changes in digestion or discomfort due to dietary adjustments. Fermented foods can sometimes cause bloating or gas as the body adapts.

Eligibility Criteria

Inclusion Criteria

You may be eligible if you check “Yes” for the criteria below

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I have been diagnosed with ulcerative colitis.

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My symptoms are moderate, based on a specific score.

Exclusion Criteria

You may be eligible for the trial if you check “No” for criteria below:

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I am currently pregnant, nursing, or planning to become pregnant.

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I do not have severe heart disease, such as heart failure worse than NYHA grade 1 or a left ventricular ejection fraction less than 40%.

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I have had major surgery on my intestines.

Timeline

Screening ~ 3 weeks3 visits

Treatment ~ Varies

Follow Up ~ baseline (data collection 1) versus week 10 (data collection 2).

Screening ~ 3 weeks

Treatment ~ Varies

Follow Up ~baseline (data collection 1) versus week 10 (data collection 2).

This trial's timeline: 3 weeks for screening, Varies for treatment, and baseline (data collection 1) versus week 10 (data collection 2). for reporting.