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Teaching kids with IBD to eat fewer processed foods

Plain-English translation of NCT07224113 on ClinicalTrials.gov ↗ · Source last updated November 2025 · Translation generated June 2026 · How we translate trials

What is this trial?

This study is testing whether nutrition education can help children and teens with inflammatory bowel disease (IBD) — including Crohn's disease and ulcerative colitis — eat fewer ultra-processed foods. Ultra-processed foods are packaged snacks, sugary drinks, and fast food items that are high in added sugars, fats, and artificial ingredients. Some participants will receive written handouts about healthy eating, while others will get handouts plus a short video, and researchers will track whether these materials help families make healthier food choices.

Children and teens with IBD often eat more ultra-processed foods, which may worsen their gut health and disease symptoms. Researchers want to find a simple, practical way to teach families how to choose healthier foods and support better long-term health in young people with IBD.

Do you qualify?

You likely qualify if…

you have been diagnosed with inflammatory bowel disease (Crohn's disease, ulcerative colitis, or IBD-unclassified) for at least 3 months
you are between 10 and 21 years old
you are followed by a gastroenterologist at Connecticut Children's Medical Center
your IBD is currently in remission (well-controlled with minimal symptoms)
you receive medical infusions as part of your IBD treatment at Connecticut Children's
you are able to eat regular food by mouth without feeding tubes or major dietary restrictions

You likely don't qualify if…

you are following a medically prescribed restrictive diet (such as Crohn's exclusion diet, ketogenic diet, specific carbohydrate diet, low FODMAP, gluten-free, paleo, or Whole30)
you receive nutrition through a feeding tube of any kind
you had bowel surgery within the past 3 months that affects your ability to eat normally
you don't speak English at home

What participation looks like

You will start by completing online food recalls, which are simple surveys where you describe what you eat over a few days — this helps researchers understand your current eating habits. Then you'll be randomly assigned to receive either written nutrition handouts alone, or handouts plus a short educational video about ultra-processed foods and healthier alternatives. After several weeks, you'll complete another food recall to see if what you're eating has changed, and you'll share your thoughts about how useful and easy the materials were to use.

AI-generated summary from trial data · Jun 2, 2026 · Not medical advice

Trial locations(1 site)

United States

Connecticut Children's Medical Center, Hartford, Connecticut