The Function of Nutrition Rich Vegan Drink on Inflammatory Bowel Disease
Study Details
Study Description
Brief Summary
The aim of this project, would be to develop a new formula, with high nutrition content on a vegan basis. The investigators expect to produce this novel vegan-based juice product, which does not exist on the marked today. The juice would consist of different selected varieties of vegetables and fruits. Beside the vegetables, the juice will also contain plant oils to increase the calorie level, as well as a protein sources containing amino acids with high anabolic effects.
The products will be tested in an intervention study on patients with inflammatory bowel disease.
Condition or Disease | Intervention/Treatment | Phase |
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N/A |
Study Design
Arms and Interventions
Arm | Intervention/Treatment |
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Active Comparator: Vegan drink Treatment group |
Dietary Supplement: Vegan drink
Vegan based drink containing vegetables, fruits and plant oils. Dose: 500 mL a day
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Placebo Comparator: Control Placebo group |
Dietary Supplement: Control
Placebo drink Dose: 500 mL a day
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Outcome Measures
Primary Outcome Measures
- Inflammatory factors [3 weeks]
F-calprotectin
Eligibility Criteria
Criteria
Inclusion Criteria:
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Between 18 and 85 years old
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Diagnosed with or show signs of UC or Crohns disease
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Mild symptoms i.e intestinal symptoms
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Has had the same medicin the previous week before starting in the study
Exclusion Criteria:
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Food or vegetable allergi
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Cognitive diseases e.g alzheimers or dementia
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Has diabetes requiring insulin or GLP-1 analog treatment (NB: No does include T2D patients, taking tablets or other diabetes therapy)
Contacts and Locations
Locations
Site | City | State | Country | Postal Code | |
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1 | Aarhus university | Aarhus N | Denmark | 8200 |
Sponsors and Collaborators
- Per Bendix Jeppesen
- Future Food Innovation
Investigators
- Principal Investigator: Per B Jeppesen, Prof, Department of clinical medicin
Study Documents (Full-Text)
None provided.More Information
Publications
None provided.- VEGJUICE