Study of Freeze-dried Black Raspberry in Maintenance of Ulcerative Colitis

A Trial of Freeze-dried Black Raspberry in Maintenance of Remission of Ulcerative Colitis

This research study is about adding Black Raspberry powder to the treatment regimen of patients with ulcerative colitis who are currently in remission and doing well.

Inclusion Criteria:

Adult patients (>18 years of age) with known diagnosis of ulcerative colitis who are currently in remission on a stable dose of 5-ASA products and/or steroids (equivalent to prednisone 20 mg or less). English speaking/reading male or female patients from all ethnicities will be considered for the study.

Exclusion Criteria:

• Treatment with Immunomodulators and/or biologic agents, active disease flare, patients younger than 18 years old, patients who are pregnant or trying to get pregnant, breast feeding and those with reported history of allergy or hypersensitivity to berry products.

Patients who are using NSAIDS will also be excluded from the study but low dose ASA (81-162 mg) is permitted if needed.