Can a High-Fiber diet soothe ulcerative colitis? new study tests UC-TREAT

NCT ID NCT06998277

Completed Disease control Sponsor: University of Glasgow Source: ClinicalTrials.gov ↗

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

Summary

This study tested a 15-day diet called UC-TREAT, rich in high-fiber foods, fermented foods, and berries, in 36 adults—some healthy and some with quiescent (inactive) ulcerative colitis. Researchers measured changes in gut bacteria, digestive symptoms, and diet acceptability. The goal was to see if this diet could improve gut health without causing discomfort.

What this could mean

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

Active substance: UC-TREAT diet (high-fiber foods, fermented foods, berries, and a multivitamin-multimineral tablet)
What this could lead to: If the diet is well-tolerated and improves gut health, it could point toward a dietary approach to help manage ulcerative colitis during remission.
What could go wrong: This is a small, early-stage study with only 36 participants and no control group, so results may not apply broadly. The diet may be hard to follow or cause digestive discomfort.

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Conditions

The condition(s) this trial relates to.

ulcerative colitis

As listed by the trial registrant

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

ULCERATIVE COLITIS (UC)

Contacts and locations

Locations

University of Glasgow

Glasgow, G31 2ER, United Kingdom

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