Salt intake linked to gut inflammation in Crohn's patients

NCT ID NCT07169123

Recruiting now Knowledge-focused Sponsor: McMaster University Source: ClinicalTrials.gov ↗

First seen Jun 26, 2026 · Last updated Jul 31, 2026 · Updated 2 times

Summary

This study looks at how eating salt affects gut health in people with Crohn's disease. Researchers will track salt intake and measure gut inflammation in 300 participants. The goal is to understand if a high-salt diet worsens symptoms and to improve dietary advice for managing the disease.

What this could mean

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

What this could lead to: If successful, this could lead to better, personalized diet recommendations for people with Crohn's disease to help manage their condition.
What could go wrong: This is an observational study, not a treatment trial, so it won't directly test a new therapy. Results may not lead to immediate changes in care.

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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.

CROHNS DISEASE

Contacts and locations

Locations

McMaster University
RECRUITING

Hamilton, Ontario, L8N 3Z5, Canada
McMaster University Medical Centre
NOT_YET_RECRUITING

Hamilton, Ontario, L8S 4L8, Canada

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