Low Protein and High Fiber Diet for Ulcerative Colitis

Phase-Based Progress Estimates
1
Effectiveness
1
Safety
Mayo Clinic Rochester, Rochester, MNUlcerative ColitisLow Protein and High Fiber Diet - DietarySupplement
Eligibility
18+
All Sexes
What conditions do you have?
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Study Summary

This trial will look at the effects of three diets on inflammation in the colon.

Eligible Conditions
  • Ulcerative Colitis

Treatment Effectiveness

Study Objectives

2 Primary · 2 Secondary · Reporting Duration: 8 weeks

8 weeks
Clinical remission derived from patient reported outcomes
Decrease in endoscopic Mayo score for ulcerative colitis inflammation
Intestinal inflammation determined from blood and stool samples
Urinary excretion of lactulose and 13C-Mannitol

Trial Safety

Trial Design

2 Treatment Groups

Low Protein and High Fiber Group
1 of 2
High Protein and Low Fiber Group
1 of 2

Experimental Treatment

70 Total Participants · 2 Treatment Groups

Primary Treatment: Low Protein and High Fiber Diet · No Placebo Group · N/A

Low Protein and High Fiber Group
DietarySupplement
Experimental Group · 1 Intervention: Low Protein and High Fiber Diet · Intervention Types: DietarySupplement
High Protein and Low Fiber Group
DietarySupplement
Experimental Group · 1 Intervention: High Protein and Low Fiber Diet · Intervention Types: DietarySupplement

Trial Logistics

Trial Timeline

Screening: ~3 weeks
Treatment: Varies
Reporting: 8 weeks

Who is running the clinical trial?

Mayo ClinicLead Sponsor
2,952 Previous Clinical Trials
3,447,715 Total Patients Enrolled
10 Trials studying Ulcerative Colitis
458 Patients Enrolled for Ulcerative Colitis
Laura Raffals, MDPrincipal InvestigatorMayo Clinic
2 Previous Clinical Trials
63 Total Patients Enrolled
1 Trials studying Ulcerative Colitis
50 Patients Enrolled for Ulcerative Colitis

Eligibility Criteria

Age 18+ · All Participants · 5 Total Inclusion Criteria

Mark “Yes” if the following statements are true for you:
You have been diagnosed with ulcerative colitis.
Your current diet is low in fiber (less than 15 grams per day) and high in protein (more than 18% of your daily calories).

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the total number of individuals participating in this research?

"Affirmative. The information posted on clinicaltrials.gov verifies that this medical trial is actively seeking volunteers, which was initially listed in August 2021 and lastly revised in August 2022. 70 participants need to be recruited from 2 different research centres." - Anonymous Online Contributor

Unverified Answer

Is this experiment currently recruiting participants?

"As per clinicaltrials.gov, this medical experiment is currently welcoming enrollees with the initial posting on August 3rd 2021 and most recently edited on August 15th 2022." - Anonymous Online Contributor

Unverified Answer
Please Note: These questions and answers are submitted by anonymous patients, and have not been verified by our internal team.