Current research being undertaken by Lumen Dietitians
Lumen Dietitians are actively involved in research, primarily based at The Queen Elizabeth Hospital, University of Adelaide and Basil Hetzel Institute, Adelaide (www.basilhetzelinstitute.com.au/research/research-theme/inflammatory-disease/inflammatory-bowel-disease-research-group/). Our aim is to provide our patients and community with access to cutting edge research that improves treatment and management of gastrointestinal disease and disorders.
Diet as therapy for ulcerative colitis
Primary investigators: Dr Alice Day & Associate Professor Robert Bryant
An 8-week trial testing diet as an anti-inflammatory therapy for adults (>18yrs old) with ulcerative colitis
Trial opening date: November 2021
Trial closing date: December 2024
Understanding more about protein supplement use in ulcerative colitis
Primary investigators: Rachel Davis, Dr Alice Day, Associate Professor Robert Bryant
A 10-15 minute online survey to examine use of protein supplementation in adults with ulcerative colitis
Survey opening date: August 2024
Diet as therapy for ulcerative colitis
Primary investigators: Dr Alice Day & Associate Professor Robert Bryant
An 8-week trial testing diet as an anti-inflammatory therapy for adults (>18yrs old) with ulcerative colitis
Trial opening date: November 2021
Trial closing date: December 2024
Understanding more about protein supplement use in ulcerative colitis
Primary investigators: Rachel Davis, Dr Alice Day, Associate Professor Robert Bryant
A 10-15 minute online survey to examine use of protein supplementation in adults with ulcerative colitis
Survey opening date: August 2024
Eating well with Primary Sclerosing Cholangitis (PSC)
Primary investigator: Dr Alice Day
A 20 minute online 2-part survey to understand more about living with PSC and how people with this disease think diet affects their disease and the dietary patterns of people with PSC.
Survey opening date: October 2024
Survey link to paste into browser: [https://survey.redcap.sahealth.sa.gov.au/surveys/?s=9EMH9WLXRRJTW3C7]
Primary investigator: Dr Alice Day
A 20 minute online 2-part survey to understand more about living with PSC and how people with this disease think diet affects their disease and the dietary patterns of people with PSC.
Survey opening date: October 2024
Survey link to paste into browser: [https://survey.redcap.sahealth.sa.gov.au/surveys/?s=9EMH9WLXRRJTW3C7]