Plain-English translation of NCT06953791 on ClinicalTrials.gov ↗ · Source last updated · Translation generated · How we translate trials
Read our Crohn Disease research guide →Phase 2 — Testing in a bigger group (up to a few hundred people) to see if the treatment actually works and is still safe.
This trial is testing whether a specially designed elimination diet called an adapted Crohn's disease exclusion diet (aCDED), combined with nutritional drinks, works as well as (a steroid medication) for treating active Crohn's disease flares. Researchers want to see if this dietary approach can help control symptoms and improve quality of life without the side effects that come with steroid use.
While steroid medications are commonly used to treat Crohn's flares, they can cause serious side effects with long-term use. Diet-based treatments have shown promise in some patients, but they haven't been thoroughly tested in adults compared to standard medication—this trial aims to fill that gap.
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If you join this study, you will be randomly assigned to either take steroid medication () or follow the specialized elimination diet with nutritional supplements for several weeks. You'll have regular clinic visits where researchers will monitor your symptoms, nutrition status, and quality of life through blood tests, stool samples, and questionnaires. The study team will help you understand and stick with whichever treatment you're assigned to.
AI-generated summary from trial data · Jun 2, 2026 · Not medical advice
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