Evaluating a nutritional screening tool for patients with inflammatory bowel disease
Diagnostic Performance of CONUT as a Nutritional Screening Tool in Patients With Inflammatory Bowel Disease
This study is testing a new nutritional screening tool to see if it can help identify nutritional deficiencies in people with inflammatory bowel disease.
Quick facts
| Study type | Observational |
|---|---|
| Enrollment | 60 (estimated) |
| Ages | 18 Years to 80 Years |
| Sex | All |
| Sponsor | Hospital General de Mexico Government |
| Locations | 1 site (Mexico City, Cuauhtemoc) |
| Trial ID | NCT06648551 on ClinicalTrials.gov |
What this trial studies
This observational study aims to assess the diagnostic performance of the Controlling Nutritional Status (CONUT) tool in patients diagnosed with Inflammatory Bowel Disease (IBD). Participants will undergo body composition analysis and a review of their medical history to evaluate their nutritional status using the GLIM criteria. The study will focus on determining the sensitivity and specificity of CONUT as a screening tool for nutritional deficiencies in this patient population.
Who should consider this trial
Good fit: Ideal candidates include adults aged 18 and older with histologically confirmed Ulcerative Colitis.
Not a fit: Patients with significant comorbidities, such as diabetes or heart failure, or those who are pregnant or lactating may not benefit from this study.
Why it matters
Potential benefit: If successful, this study could improve nutritional screening and management for patients with inflammatory bowel disease.
How similar studies have performed: While the specific use of CONUT in IBD is novel, similar nutritional screening tools have shown promise in other patient populations.
Eligibility criteria
Show full inclusion / exclusion criteria
Inclusion Criteria: * Age 18 years and older * Gender unspecified * Histologically confirmed Ulcerative Colitis * Diagnosis confirmed by a specialist physician Exclusion Criteria: * Patients with any amputation or prosthesis * Patients with a pacemaker * Patients with any neoplasm * Pregnancy or lactation * With comorbidities such as diabetes, hypertension, heart failure, thyroid problems
Where this trial is running
Mexico City, Cuauhtemoc
- Nallely Hernandez Bueno — Mexico City, Cuauhtemoc, Mexico (Recruiting)
How to participate
- Review the eligibility criteria above with your treating physician.
- Visit the official trial page on ClinicalTrials.gov for the most current contact information and recruitment status.
- Contact the listed study coordinator or principal investigator to request pre-screening. Pre-screening is free and never obligates you to enroll.