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Reverse-Engineering of Exclusive Enteral Nutrition (RE-EEN) in Crohn's Disease: A Multi-Center Trial

Seattle Children's Hospital

Start Date

3/11/2024

Completion Date

1/10/2030

Summary

This study will compare the tolerability and efficacy of conventional formula Exclusive Enteral Nutrition (EEN) and whole-food blended smoothie EEN by enrolling a total of 60 participants with newly diagnosed pediatric Crohn's disease (CD). Participants will be provided either commercial formula or guided on the preparation of the home-blended smoothie. These participants will be given a specific recipe, blender, and be provided the food components to the smoothie. The study will total 8 weeks and will assess tolerance, clinical outcomes, stool microbiome, and quality of life.

Eligibility Criteria

Age Range: 8 years to 21 years

Inclusion Criteria: * Age 8 -21 years old. * Diagnosis of Crohn's disease within 24 months * Elevation in objective inflammatory markers at enrollment: C-reactive protein (CRP), ESR, or fecal calprotectin * Active Crohn's disease, as defined by Pediatric Crohn's Disease Activity Index (PCDAI) ≥10. * Participant capable of giving informed consent, or if a minor the parent/guardian is capable of giving informed consent. Exclusion Criteria: * History of surgery for Crohn's disease. * Perianal disease as part of Crohn's disease phenotype. * Recent use of: * corticosteroids (within 4 weeks), * dose adjustment of immunomodulator (within 8 week) * azathioprine 4 weeks prior to study final visit (week 8) * start or adjust methotrexate 3 weeks prior to final study visit. * Prior use of biological medication * Prior treatment with EEN or other dietary therapy for Crohn's disease. * Prior treatment with antibiotics for Crohn's disease. * Known allergies to any of the food components in the smoothie. * Admission to hospital due to severity of Crohn's disease and associated symptoms. * Unwillingness to provide informed consent.

Interventions

OTHER

Whole-food based smoothie

OTHER

Formula

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Conditions

Crohn Disease

Locations

Children's Hospital of Philadelphia

Philadelphia, Pennsylvania 19146

United States

Seattle Children's Hospital

Seattle, Washington 98105

United States

Izaak Walton Killam Health Centre

Halifax, Nova Scotia B3J 0C3

Canada