Could a special starch heal the gut in kids with IBD?

NCT ID NCT04522271

Ongoing Disease control Sponsor: Children's Hospital of Eastern Ontario Source: ClinicalTrials.gov ↗

First seen Jun 25, 2026 · Last updated Jun 27, 2026 · Updated 1 time

Summary

This pilot study tests whether a plant-based resistant starch, tailored to each child's gut bacteria, can improve gut health in 80 children with Crohn's disease or ulcerative colitis. Participants will take the starch or a placebo for a period, and researchers will measure changes in gut bacteria and inflammation. The goal is to see if this simple dietary addition can help manage inflammatory bowel disease.

What this could mean

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

Active substance: plant-based resistant starch
What this could lead to: If it works, this could point toward a dietary approach to support gut health and reduce inflammation in children with inflammatory bowel disease.
What could go wrong: This is a small, early pilot study with only 80 participants. It tests a dietary supplement, not a drug, so any benefits may be modest and may not apply to all patients.

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Conditions

The condition(s) this trial relates to.

Crohn disease inflammatory bowel disease ulcerative colitis

As listed by the trial registrant

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

CROHN DISEASE INFLAMMATORY BOWEL DISEASES ULCERATIVE COLITIS

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Locations

Children's Hospital of Eastern Ontario

Ottawa, Ontario, K1H 8L1, Canada

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