Dietary Exposures and Interventions in Inflammatory Bowel Disease: Current Evidence and Emerging Concepts.
John Gubatan, Chiraag V Kulkarni, Sarah Melissa Talamantes...
https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/36771288Actively Recruiting
Phase Not Applicable
Age: 18Years +
All Genders
ID06683105
A Pilot Randomized Trial Investigating the MyIBDDiet App to Improve Self-management of an Anti-inflammatory Diet for Individuals With Inflammatory Bowel Disease
Led by University of Alberta · Updated on 2026-05-07
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Participants Needed
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Research Sites
26 weeks
Total Duration
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What this Trial Is About
Researchers are evaluating the MyIBDDiet app designed to help patients with inflammatory bowel disease (IBD) learn about healthy eating. This study aims to determine if the app is easy to use and more effective than standard doctor-provided diet information. IBD includes Crohn's disease and ulcerative colitis, conditions that cause inflammation in the gastrointestinal tract, and diet plays a role in managing this disease by influencing the intestinal microbiome. The study randomly assigns participants into two groups: one group uses the MyIBDDiet app for 60 days, while the other group does not use the app for the first 30 days and then uses it for the following 30 days. The app allows users to track their food intake, including preparation methods and food processing, and provides immediate feedback on food choices. It also features symptom tracking and educational resources such as videos and visual tools to support healthy eating based on an anti-inflammatory diet. Participants will be involved for up to 60 days, during which they will use the app as assigned and complete surveys to assess the app's usability and acceptability. Researchers will measure the app's impact on diet quality and quality of life. The study monitors participant adherence and collects data through surveys, food tracking, and symptom logs to understand the app's role in supporting diet self-management for people with IBD.
CONDITIONS
Brief Title
Clinical Investigation of MYIBDDiet App Developed for Inflammatory Bowel Disease (IBD) Patients to Self-manage Their Diet
Who Can Participate
Age: 18Years +
All Genders
Eligibility Criteria
You may qualify if you...
- 18 years or older
- Able to provide informed consent
- Established diagnosis of inflammatory bowel disease confirmed by a treating physician
- Not currently experiencing an acute flare
- Not pregnant
- Willing and able to follow all study procedures
You will not qualify if you...
- Short bowel syndrome
- High ostomy output
- Intestinal strictures
- Pregnant or breastfeeding
- Malnutrition as assessed by the Canadian Nutrition Screening Tool
- Conditions requiring dietary restrictions such as celiac disease, kidney disease, diabetes, or eosinophilic esophagitis
- Conditions requiring a low fiber diet like irritable bowel syndrome or gastroparesis
- Currently on a therapeutic diet
- Already following a diet or using a diet tool for IBD such as Mediterranean or anti-inflammatory diet
- Active malignancy
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Your Study Journey
Screening
Duration - 2 to 4 weeks
Participants are screened for eligibility to participate in the trial.
1 visit (in-person)
Treatment
Duration - 30 to 60 days depending on study arm
Participants use the MyIBDDiet app to self-manage an anti-inflammatory diet for inflammatory bowel disease.
1 to 2 visits depending on arm assignment
Trial Site Locations
Total: 1 location
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Zeidler Ledcor Centre, University of Alberta
Edmonton, Alberta, Canada, T6G 2X8
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Research Team
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Karen Wong, MD, FRCPC
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Ravneet Kaur, M.Sc.
How is the study designed?
Study Type
INTERVENTIONAL
Masking
NONE
Allocation
RANDOMIZED
Model
PARALLEL
Primary Purpose
OTHER
Number of Arms
2
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