{"id":1669,"date":"2026-01-06T23:44:12","date_gmt":"2026-01-06T23:44:12","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/ibdcentrebc.ca\/lunkenlab\/?page_id=1669"},"modified":"2026-01-06T23:50:26","modified_gmt":"2026-01-06T23:50:26","slug":"fibre-ibd-study","status":"publish","type":"page","link":"https:\/\/ibdcentrebc.ca\/lunkenlab\/fibre-ibd-study\/","title":{"rendered":"Fibre IBD Study"},"content":{"rendered":"\n<div class=\"wp-block-group has-global-padding is-layout-constrained wp-block-group-is-layout-constrained\" style=\"margin-top:-15px;padding-top:var(--wp--preset--spacing--large);padding-bottom:var(--wp--preset--spacing--large)\">\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading has-text-align-center has-custom-color-7-color has-text-color has-link-color has-x-large-font-size wp-elements-fe358f90c2dd4d494bcf4c5651e07479\" style=\"margin-top:0;margin-bottom:var(--wp--preset--spacing--small);margin-left:0;font-style:normal;font-weight:500;text-transform:uppercase\">Fibre IBD Study<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image aligncenter size-full is-resized has-custom-border\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1800\" height=\"1200\" src=\"https:\/\/ibdcentrebc.ca\/lunkenlab\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/10\/fibreibd.png\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-1395\" style=\"border-top-left-radius:24px;border-top-right-radius:24px;border-bottom-left-radius:24px;border-bottom-right-radius:24px;width:580px\" srcset=\"https:\/\/ibdcentrebc.ca\/lunkenlab\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/10\/fibreibd.png 1800w, https:\/\/ibdcentrebc.ca\/lunkenlab\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/10\/fibreibd-300x200.png 300w, https:\/\/ibdcentrebc.ca\/lunkenlab\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/10\/fibreibd-1024x683.png 1024w, https:\/\/ibdcentrebc.ca\/lunkenlab\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/10\/fibreibd-768x512.png 768w, https:\/\/ibdcentrebc.ca\/lunkenlab\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/10\/fibreibd-1536x1024.png 1536w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1800px) 100vw, 1800px\" \/><\/figure>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-group alignfull has-tertiary-background-color has-background has-global-padding is-layout-constrained wp-block-group-is-layout-constrained\" style=\"margin-top:0;margin-bottom:0;padding-top:var(--wp--preset--spacing--large);padding-bottom:var(--wp--preset--spacing--large)\">\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Purpose of Fibre IBD study<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"has-black-color has-text-color has-link-color has-system-font-font-family has-large-font-size wp-elements-b2641ae03b658f91768b2ff3600359c9\">We are exploring how different types of dietary fibre affect gut health in people with ulcerative colitis (UC).&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"has-black-color has-text-color has-link-color has-system-font-font-family has-large-font-size wp-elements-77a0ed71dae507ca4f7437c2252e4148\">We are also looking for non-UC participants to take part as controls.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"has-black-color has-text-color has-link-color has-system-font-font-family has-large-font-size wp-elements-328ee49118498f5174ad10884ea851ce\">Because some fibres may be harder to digest for individuals with UC, our goal is to understand whether <strong>personalized fibre and nutrition recommendations<\/strong> can:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list has-black-color has-text-color has-link-color has-system-font-font-family has-large-font-size wp-elements-323fbab6104a316d9166e930452e1dcb\">\n<li>Improve the microbes in the gut<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Support better nutrition<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Help reduce inflammation<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"has-black-color has-text-color has-link-color has-system-font-font-family has-large-font-size wp-elements-45d9bbcc9fb5651a0b65b4046691072c\">This research will help us design more effective, individualized dietary strategies for people living with UC.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-group alignfull has-base-background-color has-background has-global-padding is-layout-constrained wp-block-group-is-layout-constrained\" style=\"padding-top:var(--wp--preset--spacing--large);padding-bottom:var(--wp--preset--spacing--large)\">\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">What is Involved<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"has-black-color has-text-color has-link-color has-system-font-font-family has-large-font-size wp-elements-ef5f61d3eadaf8370d586160fd1fcba5\">If you choose to participate, you will follow a personalized<strong> fibre-rich diet for 4 weeks,<\/strong> with guidance and support from a registered dietitian throughout the process.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"has-black-color has-text-color has-link-color has-system-font-font-family has-large-font-size wp-elements-ace6c8ac631ab4e1e78f871254ac327e\">As part of the diet, you will also be asked to <strong>avoid certain foods<\/strong>, including red meat, processed meats, processed dairy, and alcohol.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"has-black-color has-text-color has-link-color has-system-font-font-family has-large-font-size wp-elements-09bdb8d87eafc956f0cef8d7ee373a10\">Throughout the 4-week study period, we will monitor how the diet affects your <strong>physical and mental well-being<\/strong>. This includes:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list has-black-color has-text-color has-link-color has-system-font-font-family has-large-font-size wp-elements-c61a9c645882751cc3c023ba512dcc01\">\n<li>Completing online questionnaires and 3-day food diary<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Providing stool samples at the beginning and end of the study<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>A blood draw at the end of the study<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"has-black-color has-text-color has-link-color has-system-font-font-family has-large-font-size wp-elements-4ef691cd9ee2b4e185fe372048282935\">Additionally, during your previously scheduled colonoscopy, we will collect a small number of additional samples, such as biopsies, blood, and a mucosal wash.&nbsp;<\/p>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-group alignfull has-tertiary-background-color has-background has-global-padding is-layout-constrained wp-block-group-is-layout-constrained\" style=\"margin-top:0;margin-bottom:0;padding-top:var(--wp--preset--spacing--large);padding-bottom:var(--wp--preset--spacing--large)\">\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Who can participate<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-group has-custom-color-7-color has-base-background-color has-text-color has-background has-link-color wp-elements-865c0d93f8bf194e6416d278a5f1bc3f has-global-padding is-layout-constrained wp-container-core-group-is-layout-3a820303 wp-block-group-is-layout-constrained\" style=\"border-radius:12px;padding-right:var(--wp--preset--spacing--small);padding-left:var(--wp--preset--spacing--small);font-size:19px;font-style:normal;font-weight:400;text-transform:none\">\n<p class=\"has-black-color has-text-color has-link-color has-system-font-font-family has-large-font-size wp-elements-196385fff8483e12e7298ddc85155d3c\"><strong>You may be able to participate in this study if you are:<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list has-black-color has-text-color has-link-color has-system-font-font-family has-large-font-size wp-elements-253ecbade66fefc6ca424b4383ea181b\">\n<li>An adult aged 19 to 69<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Undergoing a colonoscopy<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>On stable treatment for at least one month [only for UC patients]<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Clinically in remission or with mild to moderate disease \u200b[only for UC patients]<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"has-black-color has-text-color has-link-color has-system-font-font-family has-large-font-size wp-elements-74e9d1dac7e77ffb06b497de82006915\"><strong>You will not be eligible to participate in this study if you:<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list has-black-color has-text-color has-link-color has-system-font-font-family has-large-font-size wp-elements-70c59fc5303b5adc38a664b4828e89eb\">\n<li>Used antibiotics, pro-\/pre-biotics supplements or had an enteric infection \u200bin the last 30 days\u200b<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Had an abdominal surgery\u200b (excluding C-section)&nbsp;<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Currently taking systemic steroids\u200b<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li class=\"has-black-color has-text-color has-link-color has-system-font-font-family wp-elements-9b34ff4e4d81c927bba7d1a316947250\">Pregnant<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-group alignfull has-base-background-color has-background has-global-padding is-layout-constrained wp-block-group-is-layout-constrained\" style=\"margin-bottom:0;padding-top:var(--wp--preset--spacing--large);padding-bottom:var(--wp--preset--spacing--large)\">\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Contact us<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"has-text-primary-color has-text-color has-link-color has-system-font-font-family has-large-font-size wp-elements-10d9be192482827b7b84f422ebec918d\" style=\"font-style:normal;font-weight:300\">If you are interested in participating in our study or would like to learn more, please contact us using the following methods below:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul style=\"font-style:normal;font-weight:300\" class=\"wp-block-list has-text-primary-color has-text-color has-link-color has-system-font-font-family has-large-font-size wp-elements-52a7ebb9e5e943c25b03ac3f814f38d7\">\n<li style=\"font-style:normal;font-weight:400\"><strong>Email:<\/strong> <a href=\"mailto:fibre.coordinator@ubc.ca\">fibre.coordinator@ubc.ca<\/a><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Call: (+1) 236 808 0390<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-group alignfull has-tertiary-background-color has-background has-global-padding is-layout-constrained wp-block-group-is-layout-constrained\" style=\"margin-bottom:0;padding-top:var(--wp--preset--spacing--large);padding-bottom:var(--wp--preset--spacing--large)\">\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Learn More About Us<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"has-black-color has-text-color has-link-color has-system-font-font-family has-large-font-size wp-elements-634e922ee5c68e20ec7a47a6d641acb7\"><a href=\"https:\/\/ibdcentrebc.ca\/lunkenlab\/research\/\">Lunken 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