The role of diet and metabolism in microscopic colitis
Diet and metabolic factors in the pathogenesis of microscopic colitis
This study is looking at how different eating habits, like the Mediterranean diet, can affect gut health and help people with microscopic colitis feel better. If you have this condition, your diet and health markers will be checked to see how they relate to your symptoms and treatment success.
Quick facts
| Grant type | NIH-funded research |
|---|---|
| Study type | NIH-funded research |
| Funding institution | Massachusetts General Hospital NIH-funded |
| Lab location | 1 site (Boston, United States) |
| Project ID | NIH-10990516 on NIH RePORTER |
What this research studies
This research investigates how different dietary patterns and metabolic factors contribute to the development and treatment of microscopic colitis, a chronic inflammatory disease of the large intestine. By examining the effects of diets like the Mediterranean diet and the Empiric Dietary Inflammatory Pattern, the study aims to understand how these diets influence gut health and immune responses. Patients will be assessed for their dietary habits and metabolic markers to identify potential links to disease incidence and treatment outcomes.
Who could benefit from this research
Good fit: Ideal candidates for this research include individuals diagnosed with microscopic colitis who are interested in understanding how their diet may affect their condition.
Not a fit: Patients with other forms of inflammatory bowel disease or those not diagnosed with microscopic colitis may not benefit from this research.
Why it matters
Potential benefit: If successful, this research could lead to dietary recommendations that improve treatment outcomes for patients with microscopic colitis.
How similar studies have performed: Previous research has shown promising results in understanding the impact of diet on inflammatory bowel diseases, suggesting that this approach could yield valuable insights for microscopic colitis as well.
Where this research is happening
Boston, United States
- Massachusetts General Hospital — Boston, United States (Active)
Researchers
- Principal investigator: Burke, Kristin E. — Massachusetts General Hospital
- Study coordinator: Burke, Kristin E.
About this research
- This is an active NIH-funded research project — typically early-stage science, not a clinical trial accepting patient enrollment.
- Some NIH-funded labs run parallel clinical studies or seek volunteers for related work. To check, contact the principal investigator or institution listed above.
- For full project details, budget, and progress reports, visit the official NIH RePORTER page below.