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
| Phase | NA |
|---|---|
| Study type | Interventional |
| Enrollment | 150 (estimated) |
| Ages | 18 Years and up |
| Sex | All |
| Sponsor | NYU Langone Health (other) |
| Locations | 1 site (New York, New York) |
| Trial ID | NCT06309017 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
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 this trial is running
New York, New York
- NYU Langone Health — New York, New York, United States (RECRUITING)
Study contacts
- Principal investigator: Jennifer Katz, MD — NYU Langone Health
- Study coordinator: Jennifer Katz, MD
- Email: Jennifer.katz@nyulangone.org
- Phone: (855) 698-4232
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.
Conditions: Inflammatory Bowel Diseases