Plain-English translation of NCT06871267 on ClinicalTrials.gov ↗ · Source last updated · Translation generated · How we translate trials
Read our Crohn Disease research guide →This study doesn't follow the usual testing phases — it may be an observational study or a different type of research.
This study is testing whether a special diet called the Crohn's Disease Exclusion Diet (CDED) can help people with Crohn's disease feel better and improve their gut health. Researchers will compare this diet to a standard healthy eating plan to see which approach works better at reducing inflammation and changing the bacteria in your digestive system.
Doctors know that what you eat affects how your Crohn's disease behaves, but they're still learning which foods help and which ones make symptoms worse. This trial will help researchers understand whether this specific diet can reduce inflammation and whether it actually changes the healthy bacteria in your gut.
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You will be randomly assigned to either follow a special Crohn's-focused exclusion diet with three phases, or a standard healthy eating plan based on Malaysian nutrition guidelines. The study lasts 2 years and involves three parts: first, researchers will ask detailed questions about whether you can follow the diet, then you'll actually follow your assigned diet, and finally they'll collect samples to measure changes in your gut bacteria. You'll likely have visits with the research team to check how you're doing and answer questions about your diet and symptoms.
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Malaysia
Sponsor
University of Malaya
Enrollment target
~74 participants
Started
March 2025
Primary completion
September 2025
This trial's estimated completion date has passed — the record may not be fully up to date.
Age range
18 Years – 50 Years
Last updated on clinicaltrials.gov in May 2025.
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Central contact
Ida Normiha Hilmi, MRCP PhD
University of Malaya
Tell us you're interested and we'll help connect you with the research team. We'll walk you through what to expect first — no email needed to get started.