Researchers at the University of Nottingham are looking for people who have an autoimmune disease and who have tried a ketogenic/very-low carbohydrate diet to find out if these diets have made a difference to their symptoms and general health.
Researchers at the University of Nottingham are looking for people who have an autoimmune disease and who have tried a ketogenic/very-low carbohydrate diet to find out if these diets have made a difference to their symptoms and general health.
Participants will be asked to complete an online survey which will take around 10 minutes to complete.
To be eligible to take part in study, participants must meet all of the following criteria:
• 18 years old or above
• Diagnosed with an autoimmune disease or condition such as Crohn’s and Colitis by a medical doctor
• Not diagnosed with type 1 diabetes
• Currently on a ketogenic/very-low carbohydrate diet OR have tried one in the past 2-years
• Tried a ketogenic/very-low carbohydrate diet for at least a month
This research study is NOT organised by Crohn's & Colitis UK and, therefore, we cannot take responsibility for your involvement in the research.
Opportunity posted 5 October 2026
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