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Diet and Nutrition

Living with inflammatory bowel disease (IBD) means paying special attention to what you eat. Maintaining good nutrition can be a balancing act. Learn how to stay on the right track.

Crohn's & Colitis Congress 2024

January 25-27: The premier conference for IBD professionals is headed to the Bellagio in Las Vegas, NV. Discover the latest treatments and leave with practical information you can immediately apply.

New Meal Planning Tool

Our Gut Friendly Recipes tool helps reduce stress around meal choice and cooking. It includes over 500 dietitian approved recipes, 7-day meal plans, and much more…It’s also free!

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MyIBD Learning Education Programs

Throughout 2023, the Crohn’s & Colitis Foundation is hosting virtual, in-person, and on demand MyIBD Learning education programs. Each program is created for patients and caregivers of all ages—wherever they are in their patient journey.

Featured Study Opportunities

Any promotion below of studies listed on the Foundation’s Featured Study Opportunities page are paid for by the study sponsor (or affiliates).
This promotion does not imply recommendation or favor of the Foundation, as the Crohn’s & Colitis Foundation does not endorse any particular study.
If you are interested in participating in a study, the Foundation recommends that you consult with your healthcare professional first.

 

BOOM-IBD Clinical Trial

Age: Adult (18+)
Disease Type: Crohn's disease, ulcerative colitis

 

Researchers in the BOOM-IBD Clinical Trial are exploring whether nerve stimulation, a therapy already approved by the FDA to treat other conditions, can be effective for treating Inflammatory Bowel Disease.

 

 

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Over 3 million patient and professional connections (a 50% increase) were made in 2020 through our education, support, and advocacy programs—including our timely COVID-19 resources.

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We bring together the largest community of IBD patients in the country, and we engage them in the fight against Crohn’s & colitis. Patients are involved in setting our research priorities, contributing data and biosamples to accelerate research, helping design our educational efforts alongside our scientific advisors, and advocating for key public policy issues to legislators.

Michael Osso, President & CEO, Crohn's & Colitis Foundation

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The Foundation offers an Online Community where you can get the support you need in managing your condition 24/7. Participate in discussion boards, personal stories, submit questions and more. Get connected today!
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Crohn's & Colitis Foundation

The Crohn's & Colitis Foundation is a non-profit, volunteer-fueled organization dedicated to finding the cures for Crohn's disease and ulcerative colitis, and to improving the quality of life of children and adults affected by these diseases. It was founded in 1967 by Irwin M. and Suzanne Rosenthal, William D. and Shelby Modell, and Henry D. Janowitz, M.D.