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Cranberry and Gut Health in Crohn's Disease
Sponsor: Ana Maldonado-Contreras
Summary
This study is investigating whether a cranberry-based dietary supplement, rich in polyphenols and fiber, can enhance gut health in individuals with Crohn's disease. People with Crohn's disease often have an imbalance in their gut microbiome (the community of bacteria in the gut). Previous research suggests that cranberry compounds may help support beneficial gut bacteria. In this study, adults with Crohn's disease will be randomly assigned to one of two groups: one group will receive a cranberry supplement to take once daily for 10 weeks, and the other group will receive a placebo (a supplement with no active ingredients). All participants will be asked to complete online questionnaires and collect samples of their blood, urine, and stool at four time points over a total of 15 weeks. These samples will help researchers understand how the cranberry supplement affects the gut microbiome, inflammation, and overall health. Participation is voluntary, and participants can withdraw from the study at any time. The results of this study may help identify new diet-based approaches to improve gut health in individuals with Crohn's disease.
Official title: Effect of Cranberry in Reducing Dysbiosis in Patients With Crohn's Disease
Key Details
Gender
All
Age Range
18 Years - 65 Years
Study Type
INTERVENTIONAL
Enrollment
50
Start Date
2025-10-29
Completion Date
2026-09-15
Last Updated
2025-11-20
Healthy Volunteers
No
Conditions
Interventions
Cranberry powder
Cranberry whole powder equivalent to 100 g of fresh cranberries, 525 mg total (poly)phenols), and approximately 3.6 g of fiber.
Placebo
placebo powder (9 g powder, no (poly)phenols, no fibers
Locations (1)
UMASS medical center
Worcester, Massachusetts, United States