Liquid diet shows promise for gut troubles in rare immune disease

NCT ID NCT03983837

First seen Nov 01, 2025 · Last updated May 20, 2026 · Updated 29 times

Summary

This study looked at whether a special liquid diet (elemental diet) could improve gut symptoms in people with chronic granulomatous disease (CGD) and inflammatory bowel disease (IBD). Three participants aged 8-65 stayed in the hospital for up to 2 weeks and followed the diet for 4 weeks. Researchers checked changes in gut bacteria and tracked symptoms like pain and diarrhea.

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Locations

  • National Institutes of Health Clinical Center

    Bethesda, Maryland, 20892, United States

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