Can a special diet tame ulcerative colitis? breath tests may tell

NCT ID NCT07640659

Not yet recruiting Symptom relief Sponsor: University of British Columbia Source: ClinicalTrials.gov ↗

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

Summary

This study tests whether a short liquid diet followed by a low-sulfur eating plan is safe and helpful for people with mild to moderate ulcerative colitis. Researchers will check if this approach improves gut health, lowers inflammation, and eases symptoms. They will also use breath samples to track gut bacteria activity in a simple, non-invasive way.

What this could mean

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

Active substance: Elemental liquid diet and low-sulfur eating plan
What this could lead to: If successful, this could provide a non-invasive way to monitor gut health and a dietary approach to manage ulcerative colitis symptoms.
What could go wrong: This is a small, early-stage study with only 45 participants, so results may not apply to everyone. The diet may be hard to follow, and it's not yet proven to work.

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Conditions

The condition(s) this trial relates to.

ulcerative colitis

As listed by the trial registrant

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

ULCERATIVE COLITIS (UC)

Contacts and locations

Locations

University of British Columbia-Okanagan

Kelowna, British Columbia, V1V 1V7, Canada

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