Kids' metabolism under the microscope: new study on IBD and energy burn
NCT ID NCT07670975
First seen Jun 27, 2026 · Last updated Jun 27, 2026
Summary
This study looks at how children with Crohn's disease or ulcerative colitis burn energy at rest. Researchers will measure resting energy expenditure using a special breathing test and compare it to standard formulas. The goal is to see if energy use is linked to disease activity and treatments. No new drugs or therapies are being tested.
What this could mean
Our plain-language read of the trial. This is informational only — not medical advice or a prediction.
- What this could lead to
- If successful, this study could help doctors better understand energy needs in children with inflammatory bowel disease, potentially improving nutritional care.
- What could go wrong
- This is an observational study with only 50 participants, so findings may not apply to all patients. It does not test any treatment or cure.
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Conditions
The condition(s) this trial relates to.
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Contacts and locations
Locations
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Pediatric Unit
RECRUITINGAlessandria, Piedmont, 15121, Italy
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