Comparison of Crohn’s disease exclusion diet and exclusive enteral nutrition in prospectively followed paediatric patients with Crohn’s disease

Pediatric Research 2026 Open access

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Authors: Jana Dušková, Ondřej Hradský, Kristýna Zárubová, Katarína Mitrová, Jiří Bronský, Tereza Lerchová
DOI: 10.1038/s41390-026-05163-5
Cited by: 1
References: 21

Abstract

BACKGROUND: Crohn's Disease exclusion diet (CDED) has been associated with positive outcomes in paediatric Crohn's disease (CD) remission induction. This study prospectively compared clinical outcomes of CDED versus exclusive enteral nutrition (EEN). METHODS: CDED was implemented in January 2020 for induction in newly diagnosed CD patients with paediatric CD activity index (PCDAI) ≤ 40. Children induced with EEN (2014-2017) were included as a reference group. Clinical response (PCDAI decrease of 12.5 or

Fields of Study & Subjects

Inflammatory Bowel Disease Clinical Nutrition and Gastroenterology Infant Nutrition and Health

Publication details

Journal / source
Pediatric Research
Publisher
Springer Science and Business Media LLC
Publication date
3 July 2026
Language
EN