Monocultivar Coratina Extra Virgin Olive Oil in UC Patients (NCT03408847) | Clinical Trial Compass
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Monocultivar Coratina Extra Virgin Olive Oil in UC Patients
Italy30 participantsStarted 2017-11-20
Plain-language summary
Epidemiological studies suggest that daily intake of fruits and vegetables high in polyphenols or the addition of olive oil containing many polyphenols is associated with a reduced risk of chronic diseases including cardiovascular, metabolic, neurodegenerative, and inflammatory bowel conditions.
In vivo experiments demonstrated that the administration of a diet associated with daily intake of extra virgin olive oil (EVOO) reduces histological lesions and symptomatology in rats with a dextran sulfate sodium (DDS) induced colitis. A diet supplemented with hydroxytyrosol (a component of olive oil) showed a reduction of the inflammatory process at the inflamed colon of the rats.
Who can participate
Age range
18 Years – 70 Years
Sex
ALL
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AI-rewrites the medical criteria so a patient or caregiver can understand them. Always confirm with the trial site.
Inclusion Criteria:
* Patients with active UC (diagnosed for at least 3 months) aged 18 to 70 years
* Patients with mild to moderate disease (calculated by Mayo score).
* Patients can provide their informed consent to participate in the study
Exclusion Criteria:
* Patients with Crohn's disease
* Patients with complicated disease, who are candidates for urgent surgery
* Patients with colostomy
* Patients with contraindications to steroid therapy (diabetes mellitus, severe osteoporosis, vertebral fractures, previous intolerance to steroid therapy)
* Patients with unstable or inappropriately controlled cardiovascular, pulmonary, hepatic, renal or hematologic diseases
* Patients who are not compliant
* Patients abusing alcohol or drugs
Questions worth asking your doctor
Bring these to your next appointment. They're a starting point for a shared conversation — not a sign you qualify or a recommendation to enrol.
1Based on my diagnosis and history, is this trial worth exploring for me — or is there a standard treatment we should try first?
2What does this trial's phase tell us about how much is already known about its safety and benefit?
3What would taking part actually involve for me — visits, tests, time, and travel?
4What are the known and possible risks or side effects I should weigh, and how would they be monitored?
5If this trial isn't the right fit, what other options or trials would you suggest I look into?
Generated to help you prepare — always confirm anything about your own eligibility and care with the study team and your doctor.
Questions for the trial coordinator
The trial coordinator is the person who runs the study day to day. These cover the practical side — logistics, costs, and what taking part would actually mean for your life. The study team confirms whether you meet the criteria; these are questions to ask, not a sign you qualify.
1What does taking part actually involve week to week — how many visits, where, and how long does each one take?
2What costs are covered by the study, and what might I have to pay for myself, including travel, parking, or time off work?
3What happens during screening, and what happens if the study team confirms I don't meet the criteria after those tests?
4Who pays for the scans, blood work, and other tests the trial requires — the study, my insurance, or me?
5How will being in the trial affect my regular care, and will my own doctor stay informed and involved?
6Can I leave the trial at any point if I change my mind, and what would happen to my care if I do?
A starting point for the conversation — always confirm anything about your own eligibility, costs, and care with the study team and your doctor.