Protease Regulation and Impact of Sodium as Mechanisms of Inflammation in IBD
Opening soon NCT07169123
Run by McMaster University · for 18 to 70 · All sexes
What this study is about
The study looks at how eating salt affects gut health in people with Crohn's disease. The aim of the study is to find out whether eating more salt increases the breakdown of proteins in the gut and if this makes inflammation and symptoms worse. By studying the link between salt, gut bacteria and inflammation, the study hopes to improve diet advice for people with Crohn's disease. This research may help find specific foods that affect the disease and lead to better, more personalized nutrition plans.
Who can join (things the study team will check)
✅ You may be able to join if…
- 18 and 70 years of age
- Crohn's disease diagnosis
- Willing and able to sign written informed consent prior to study entry
- Able to comply with the study procedures, in the opinion of the investigator
🚫 You may not be able to join if…
- Antibiotics, antibacterial agents, or probiotics, currently, or within the last 8 weeks
- Alcohol or drug abuse
- Pregnancy
- Concurrent systemic disease and/or laboratory abnormalities considered by investigators to be a risk or that could interfere with data collection
Where this trial is running
- McMaster University Medical Centre, Hamilton, Ontario, Canada
Who to contact
Gaston H Rueda, MD · 905 521-2100 · ruedag@mcmaster.ca
It's completely normal to call and ask questions before deciding anything. Mention the study ID: NCT07169123.
Verify everything on the official ClinicalTrials.gov record. Page updated July 2026.