Clinical trial Recruiting at 1 site Interventional Ages 18 and up

Improving nutrition before surgery for patients with inflammatory bowel disease

Official title: Pre-operative Nutrition for Elective Resection Surgery in Inflammatory Bowel Disease

Run by NYU Langone Health · NCT06309017 · Data updated 2026-11-12

This study tests if better nutrition before surgery can help people with inflammatory bowel disease recover faster and have fewer complications after their operation.

Quick facts

Study typeInterventional
Ages18 Years and up
SexAll
Enrollment150 (estimated)
SponsorNYU Langone Health
Academic / other
Locations1 site (New York, New York)
StatusRecruiting
StartedJanuary 7, 2025
Main results expectedJanuary 2027
Study endsJuly 2027
Registry record updatedMarch 5, 2026
Trial IDNCT06309017 on ClinicalTrials.gov

Is this trial a fit for you?

Likely a good fit

Ideal candidates are adults aged 18 and older with a confirmed diagnosis of inflammatory bowel disease scheduled for intestinal resection surgery.

Probably not a fit

Patients without a diagnosis of inflammatory bowel disease or those under 18 years old will not benefit from this study.

A plain-English reading of the study's rules. Only the study team can confirm whether you qualify.

What this trial studies

This study investigates whether enhanced nutritional support and risk assessment can reduce postoperative complications in patients undergoing surgery for inflammatory bowel disease (IBD). It focuses on preoperative screening for malnutrition and the use of immune modulation nutrition to improve surgical outcomes. The primary goal is to determine if these interventions can minimize complications and length of hospital stay following surgery. Participants will receive specialized nutrition interventions, including immunonutrition shakes, to support their recovery.

Why it matters

Potential benefit: If successful, this approach could significantly reduce postoperative complications and improve recovery times for patients with inflammatory bowel disease.

How similar studies have gone: Other studies have shown promising results with nutritional interventions in surgical patients, suggesting potential success for this approach.

Who can join: the full rules

Show full inclusion / exclusion criteria
Inclusion Criteria:

1. Able and willing to provide written informed consent
2. Aged 18 years of age or older
3. Confirmed diagnosis of inflammatory bowel disease
4. Scheduled for disease-related intestinal resection at NYU Langone Health

Exclusion Criteria:

1. No current diagnosis of inflammatory bowel disease
2. Age less than 18
3. Not proficient (able to read and answer questions) in English

Where it's running

  • NYU Langone Health
    New York, New York, United States
    Recruiting

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How to take part

  1. Review the eligibility criteria above with your treating physician.
  2. Check the official listing on ClinicalTrials.gov for the latest contact details and recruitment status.
  3. Contact the study coordinator or principal investigator to ask for pre-screening. Pre-screening is free and never obligates you to enroll.
Last reviewed 2026-11-14 by the Find a Trial editorial team. Information on this page is for educational purposes and is not medical advice. Always consult qualified healthcare professionals about clinical trial participation.