Could a tailored diet beat standard care for Crohn's flare-ups?

NCT ID NCT06953791

Recruiting now Disease control Sponsor: University Hospital Tuebingen Source: ClinicalTrials.gov ↗

First seen Jun 24, 2026 · Last updated Jun 27, 2026 · Updated 1 time

Summary

This study compares quality of life in adults with Crohn's disease during a flare when treated either with standard care or an adapted Crohn's disease exclusion diet plus partial enteral nutrition. The diet limits certain foods and uses a nutritional drink (Modulen) to help control inflammation. Researchers will track symptoms and well-being over 48 weeks to see if the diet approach offers better outcomes.

What this could mean

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

Active substance: adapted Crohn's disease exclusion diet with partial enteral nutrition (Modulen)
What this could lead to: If successful, this diet-based approach could offer a well-tolerated, drug-sparing option to manage Crohn's flares and improve quality of life.
What could go wrong: This is a small Phase 2 trial (52 participants), so results may not apply broadly. The diet is demanding, and adherence may be challenging.

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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 DISEASE DIET THERAPY NUTRITION ASSESSMENT

Contacts and locations

Locations

Universitätsklinik Tübingen
RECRUITING

Tübingen, 72076, Germany

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