Improving nutrition before surgery for patients with inflammatory bowel disease

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

NA · NYU Langone Health · NCT06309017

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

PhaseNA
Study typeInterventional
Enrollment150 (estimated)
Ages18 Years and up
SexAll
SponsorNYU Langone Health (other)
Locations1 site (New York, New York)
Trial IDNCT06309017 on ClinicalTrials.gov

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.

Who should consider this trial

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

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

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

Eligibility criteria

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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 this trial is running

New York, New York

Study contacts

How to participate

  1. Review the eligibility criteria above with your treating physician.
  2. Visit the official trial page on ClinicalTrials.gov for the most current contact information and recruitment status.
  3. Contact the listed study coordinator or principal investigator to request pre-screening. Pre-screening is free and never obligates you to enroll.

View on ClinicalTrials.gov →

Conditions: Inflammatory Bowel Diseases

Last reviewed 2026-05-15 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.