Anti-Inflammatory Diet for Ulcerative Colitis

Recruiting in Palo Alto (17 mi)

Overseen byOriana Damas, MD, MSCTI

Age: Any Age

Sex: Any

Travel: May Be Covered

Time Reimbursement: Varies

Trial Phase: Academic

Recruiting

Sponsor: University of Miami

No Placebo Group

Trial Summary

What is the purpose of this trial?

The purpose of this study is to test the effect of an anti-inflammatory diet that incorporates native foods of the Hispanics/Latino (H/L) diet on disease remission in H/L patients with Ulcerative Colitis (UC) and to identify biomarkers of response to dietary therapy.

Research Team

Oriana Damas, MD, MSCTI

Principal Investigator

University of Miami Health System

Eligibility Criteria

This trial is for Hispanic/Latino individuals with Ulcerative Colitis (UC). Participants should be interested in following a tailored anti-inflammatory diet that includes native Hispanic foods. Specific eligibility criteria are not provided, but typically include factors like age, disease severity, and willingness to adhere to the study's dietary requirements.

Inclusion Criteria

Self-Identify as Hispanic/Latino

Documented diagnosis with ulcerative colitis from medical records

SCCAI between 3-9 (no greater than 12 bowel movements a day)

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Exclusion Criteria

I have had surgery to create a J-pouch or a diversion.

I have been diagnosed with Crohn's Disease.

Patients following the specific carbohydrate diet or Mediterranean diet or anti-inflammatory diet

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Trial Timeline

Screening

Participants are screened for eligibility to participate in the trial

2-4 weeks

Treatment

Participants follow an anti-inflammatory diet incorporating native foods of the Hispanic/Latino diet for up to 8 weeks

8 weeks

Follow-up

Participants are monitored for safety and effectiveness after treatment

4 weeks

Treatment Details

Interventions

Tailored Anti-Inflammatory (A-I) Diet (Behavioral Intervention)

Trial OverviewThe study tests an anti-inflammatory diet tailored for Hispanics/Latinos with UC. It involves diet guidance sessions, feedback meetings, a catered diet based on native foods, and dietary counseling to see if this can help achieve disease remission and identify biomarkers of response.

Participant Groups

2Treatment groups

Experimental Treatment

Group I: Diet guidance sessions groupExperimental Treatment4 Interventions

Participants will be in this arm for up to 8 weeks.

Group II: Catered diet groupExperimental Treatment4 Interventions

Participants will be in this arm for up to 8 weeks.