The effect of solid food diet therapies on the induction and maintenance of remission in Crohn's disease: a systematic review.

ABSTRACT:

Background

The efficacy of highly restrictive dietary therapies such as exclusive enteral nutrition (EEN) in the induction of remission in Crohn's disease (CD) are well established, however, ongoing issues exist with its poor palatability, restrictions, and adherence. The primary aim of this review is to evaluate the current evidence for the efficacy of exclusively solid food diets on the induction and maintenance of clinical and biochemical remission in CD. Secondary aims include impact on endoscopic healing and quality of life.

Methods

A systematic review of all randomised controlled trials (RCTs), open-label randomised trials and head-to-head clinical trials assessing solid food diet intervention in patients with active or inactive Crohn's disease was conducted. Studies i

SUBMITTER: Zhang JL 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC11302831 | biostudies-literature | 2024 Aug

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature