Liquid nutrition to prevent weight loss in IBD
Part of Brain & nervous system, Digestive system, Hormones & metabolism clinical trials.
This study tests whether adding a special liquid nutrition drink (partial enteral nutrition) to your regular diet can help prevent weight loss and muscle loss in people with Crohn's disease or ulcerative colitis who are at risk of malnutrition.
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Who can take part
- You are between 18 and 65 years old.
- You have Crohn's disease or ulcerative colitis.
- You are at risk of malnutrition (like losing weight without trying or having a poor appetite).
- You are not currently following a special diet that removes certain foods (CDED).
- You are not pregnant and, if you can get pregnant, you use effective birth control.
Quick eligibility check
Answer a few plain-language questions, based on this study's own requirements, to get a preliminary sense of fit.
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