Status:
COMPLETED
Impact of Exclusive Enteral Nutrition Therapy on Sperm Quality of Patients With Crohn's Disease
Lead Sponsor:
Jinling Hospital, China
Conditions:
Crohn's Disease
Eligibility:
MALE
18-40 years
Phase:
NA
Brief Summary
The purpose of this study is to investigate the impact of enteral nutrition therapy on sperm quality of patients with crohn's disease.
Detailed Description
The highest age- and sex-adjusted incidence rates for Crohn's Disease (CD) occur during the peak reproductive years. In addition, gastroenterologists frequently advise and manage patients with CD who ...
Eligibility Criteria
Inclusion
- Clinical diagnosis of Crohn' Disease
- Male patients
- Age: 18-40 years old
- Receive 3-months exclusive enteral nutrition therapy
Exclusion
- Used any experimental therapy in the 8 weeks before study entry date
- Had previously documented problems with male reproductive health, such as low sperm count, impotence, or malignancy
- The use of concomitant medication including sulphasalazine, 5-aminosalicylic acid or other immune-suppressives.
- Unable to complete the 3-months exclusive enteral nutrition therapy.
Key Trial Info
Start Date :
May 1 2013
Trial Type :
INTERVENTIONAL
Allocation :
ACTUAL
End Date :
August 1 2014
Estimated Enrollment :
12 Patients enrolled
Trial Details
Trial ID
NCT02233062
Start Date
May 1 2013
End Date
August 1 2014
Last Update
September 8 2014
Active Locations (1)
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Department of General Surgery, Jinling Hospital
Nanjing, Jiangsu, China, 210000