Gluten-Free diet tested for ulcerative colitis relief

NCT ID NCT06249763

Completed Symptom relief Sponsor: University of Southern Denmark Source: ClinicalTrials.gov ↗

First seen Jun 25, 2026 · Last updated Jun 27, 2026 · Updated 2 times

Summary

This study tested whether eating gluten-free for one week reduces gut symptoms and fatigue in people with ulcerative colitis. Fifteen participants followed both a high-gluten and a gluten-free diet in random order, with symptom questionnaires and samples collected. The goal is to see if some people feel better without gluten and what might make them different.

What this could mean

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

Active substance: gluten
What this could lead to: If it works, this could point toward a dietary approach to manage symptoms in some people with ulcerative colitis.
What could go wrong: This is a very small, short-term trial (15 people, 1 week per diet) and results may not apply to everyone. It only looks at symptoms, not disease progression.

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Conditions

The condition(s) this trial relates to.

Fatigue inflammatory bowel disease ulcerative colitis

As listed by the trial registrant

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

INFLAMMATORY BOWEL DISEASES ULCERATIVE COLITIS

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Locations

Hospital of Southern Jutland

Aabenraa, Denmark, 6200, Denmark

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