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NCT07224113

Assessment and Educational Intervention to Reduce Ultra-processed Food Consumption in Pediatric Patients With IBD

Sponsor: Connecticut Children's Medical Center

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Summary

This study explores whether simple nutrition education can help children and teens with inflammatory bowel disease (IBD) eat fewer ultra-processed foods (UPFs). UPFs include packaged snacks, sugary drinks, and fast food-items that are high in added sugars, fats, and artificial ingredients. Participants will complete online food recalls to measure what they eat and will then receive either nutrition handouts alone or handouts plus a short educational video about UPFs. Researchers will compare changes in UPF intake between the two groups after several weeks and ask families how useful and acceptable they found the materials. The goal is to identify an effective, practical way to support healthier eating habits and long-term gut health in pediatric IBD.

Key Details

Gender

All

Age Range

10 Years - 21 Years

Study Type

OBSERVATIONAL

Enrollment

120

Start Date

2025-11-10

Completion Date

2026-07-30

Last Updated

2025-11-19

Healthy Volunteers

Yes

Interventions

BEHAVIORAL

Handout-Only Intervention

Participants receive written nutrition handouts explaining what ultra-processed foods (UPFs) are, how to identify them, and practical strategies to reduce UPF intake.

BEHAVIORAL

Handout + Video Intervention

Participants receive the same nutrition handouts plus a short educational video reinforcing key messages about UPFs and healthy eating choices.

Locations (1)

Connecticut Children's Medical Center

Hartford, Connecticut, United States