P1203Evaluation of a low-fibre diet in patients with active Ulcerative Colitis: A prospective cohort study
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Key Points
This research aims to evaluate the effects of a low-fibre diet on clinical disease activity and nutritional status in active ulcerative colitis patients.
Prospective cohort study
Participants classified by dietary fibre intake using food frequency and dietary recalls
Evaluation of anthropometric, biochemical, and clinical parameters
Follow-up lasted 10 weeks
Statistical analyses included Student’s t-tests, Mann-Whitney U tests, and χ² tests
LFD group experienced a significant reduction in diarrhoeal episodes (from 11 to 5; p = 0.04)
LFD showed a trend towards lower overall disease activity
Increased HDL levels observed in the LFD group (p = 0.036)
Both dietary groups indicated a trend towards reduced clinical activity
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Implication
Cohort study evaluates low-fibre diet effects on clinical activity in ulcerative colitis, suggesting potential benefits.