Pre-operative Nutrition for Inflammatory Bowel Disease

Recruiting in Palo Alto (17 mi)

Overseen byJennifer Katz, MD

Age: 18+

Sex: Any

Travel: May Be Covered

Time Reimbursement: Varies

Trial Phase: Academic

Waitlist Available

Sponsor: NYU Langone Health

No Placebo Group

Trial Summary

What is the purpose of this trial?This study aims to determine if improved risk stratification tools and interventions to mitigate malnutrition reduce postoperative risk in patients undergoing elective or emergent resection surgery for inflammatory bowel disease (IBD), and if adding immune modulation nutrition improves surgical outcomes. The primary objective is to assess whether preoperative malnutrition screening and intervention minimize postoperative complications. The secondary objective is to evaluate whether immune modulation nutrition in the peri-operative period decreases length of stay and major complications.

Eligibility Criteria

This trial is for patients with inflammatory bowel disease (IBD) who are scheduled for elective resection surgery. Participants should be screened for malnutrition and willing to follow a nutrition plan provided by specialists.

Inclusion Criteria

Able and willing to provide written informed consent

I am scheduled for surgery on my intestines at NYU Langone Health for my condition.

I have been diagnosed with inflammatory bowel disease.

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Exclusion Criteria

I am not fluent in English.

I do not have inflammatory bowel disease.

I am under 18 years old.

Participant Groups

The study tests if screening IBD patients for malnutrition and giving them special immune-boosting shakes before surgery can reduce post-surgery risks, shorten hospital stays, and lessen major complications.

2Treatment groups

Experimental Treatment

Active Control

Group I: Nutrition specialistExperimental Treatment2 Interventions

Participants will be assigned to this arm if the subject is determined malnourished. They will be sent to a nutrition specialist for a nutrition focused visit and will be provided standard of care intervention prior surgery.

Group II: Standard of CareActive Control1 Intervention

Participants that show no signs of malnutrition will be assigned to this arm. The subject will be provided with education and schedule of Ensure® Surgery Immunonutrition shakes for prior to surgery as per standard of care.