Diet Education App for Inflammatory Bowel Disease
Trial Summary
Will I have to stop taking my current medications?
The trial information does not specify whether you need to stop taking your current medications. However, it focuses on diet education, so it's unlikely that medication changes are required.
What data supports the effectiveness of the MyIBDDiet app treatment for Inflammatory Bowel Disease?
Research shows that mobile health apps can help people with Inflammatory Bowel Disease (IBD) manage their diet and lifestyle, which can improve their overall health. A study on a similar app, IBD NutriCare, found that most patients found it convenient and helpful for tracking their diet, suggesting that apps like MyIBDDiet could be effective in supporting dietary management for IBD patients.12345
Is the Diet Education App for Inflammatory Bowel Disease safe for humans?
How is the MyIBDDiet app treatment different from other treatments for inflammatory bowel disease?
What is the purpose of this trial?
The goal of this clinical trial is to learn if an app designed for diet education can help patients with inflammatory bowel disease (IBD) learn about healthy eating.The main question\[s\] it aims to answer are:* Is the app easy to use?* Is the app useful? Researchers will compare the diet app to see if it is better at teaching patients about a healthy diet than the standard information they may receive from their doctor.Participants will be asked to use the app for one month and answer surveys to see how easy the app is to use and if it leads to healthier eating.
Eligibility Criteria
This trial is for patients with inflammatory bowel disease (IBD) who are interested in managing their diet through an educational app. The study seeks individuals willing to use the app for a month and provide feedback via surveys.Inclusion Criteria
Exclusion Criteria
Timeline
Screening
Participants are screened for eligibility to participate in the trial
Initial Observation
Standard of Care group does not use the app for the first 30 days, while the MyIBDDiet users group uses the app
Treatment
Standard of Care group begins using the app, while MyIBDDiet users continue using the app
Follow-up
Participants are monitored for changes in diet quality and adherence to the Mediterranean diet
Treatment Details
Interventions
- MyIBDDiet app
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Who Is Running the Clinical Trial?
University of Alberta
Lead Sponsor