Milkshake diet could boost Crohn's treatment in kids

NCT ID NCT07522528

Recruiting now Disease control Sponsor: University of Glasgow Source: ClinicalTrials.gov ↗

First seen Jun 27, 2026 · Last updated Jun 27, 2026

Summary

This study looks at whether replacing a normal diet with specialized milkshakes for 6 weeks can improve how well biologic drugs work in children aged 6-18 with active Crohn's disease. About 90 participants will either follow their normal diet or drink the milkshakes alongside their biologic treatment. The goal is to see if the combination reduces gut inflammation better than biologics alone.

What this could mean

Our plain-language read of the trial. This is informational only — not medical advice or a prediction.

Active substance: enteral nutrition (specialized liquid milkshakes)
What this could lead to: If it works, this could show that combining a liquid diet with biologics improves treatment response and helps children with Crohn's stay in remission longer.
What could go wrong: This is a small, early-stage study (90 participants) and the liquid diet is hard to stick to. It may not significantly improve outcomes, and results may not apply to all patients.

This is an AI summary of the original study and may miss details. Read our disclaimer.

Get updates

Get notified about this study

Sign up to get updates when this study changes or when new studies for CROHN'S DISEASE (CD) are added.

Our safety recommendation!

By submitting, you agree to our Terms of use

Conditions

The condition(s) this trial relates to.

Crohn disease

As listed by the trial registrant

The condition terms exactly as the trial's registrant entered them.

CROHN'S DISEASE (CD)

Contacts and locations

Locations

Ninewells Hospital
NOT_YET_RECRUITING

Dundee, DD1 9SY, United Kingdom
Royal Hospital For Children
RECRUITING

Glasgow, G51 4TF, United Kingdom
Royal Hospital for Children & Young People
RECRUITING

Edinburgh, EH16 4TJ, United Kingdom
The Royal Aberdeen Children's Hospital
NOT_YET_RECRUITING

Aberdeen, AB25 2ZG, United Kingdom
University Hospital Crosshouse
NOT_YET_RECRUITING

Crosshouse, KA2 0BE, United Kingdom
University Hospital Wishaw
NOT_YET_RECRUITING

Wishaw, ML2 0DP, United Kingdom

More trials for these conditions

Other studies related to the condition(s) this trial covers.