Nutrition showdown: can cyclic feeding beat daily supplements for kids with Crohn's?

NCT ID NCT02201693

First seen Apr 02, 2026 · Last updated May 15, 2026 · Updated 5 times

Summary

This study looked at 100 children (ages 6-18) with Crohn's disease who were in remission after initial nutrition therapy. It compared two maintenance approaches: a cyclic diet providing all daily calories for a period, versus a daily supplement providing 25% of calories. The goal was to see which better prevents disease relapse over 12 months.

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Contacts and locations

Locations

  • Hôpital Necker - Enfants Malades

    Paris, 75015, France

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