Journal of pediatric gastroenterology and nutrition
Cure8 research brief
Why This Matters
Growth and nutrition are common concerns in children with IBD because poor weight gain and short stature can affect long‑term health and development.
This registry analysis shows EEN and disease control are linked to better weight/BMI outcomes, while height gains are less consistent, which matters for monitoring and treatment planning.
Who Should Pay Attention
Pediatric patients with IBD, parents and caregivers of children with IBD, pediatric gastroenterologists, dietitians, and clinicians managing paediatric IBD.
Study Snapshot
Story typeResearch paper
Evidence typeResearch paper
Source depthJournal abstract
What To Know
This study analysed growth and development from the German‑Austrian CEDATA‑GPGE registry for 450 children (303 with Crohn’s disease, 147 with ulcerative colitis) with 4‑year follow‑up. At diagnosis the group had below‑average height, weight, and BMI.
Over four years weight and BMI improved overall, but height (SDS‑H) did not increase except in children who were already growth‑impaired at diagnosis. Children treated with exclusive enteral nutrition (EEN) or azathioprine had better weight and BMI gains. Use of corticosteroids was associated with weight gain.
The authors emphasize that children with severe or recurrent flares or ongoing nutritional deficits remain at risk for growth impairment and need close monitoring. This brief reflects the study abstract and registry analysis reported in the source; it does not represent a review of the full published manuscript beyond the provided abstract.
Keep In Mind
This classification is based on the article abstract from the CEDATA‑GPGE registry (2004–2021). The study is an observational registry analysis; associations reported do not prove causation. Details beyond the abstract (full methods, statistical adjustments, and subgroup definitions) were not reviewed here.
Source Details
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Research paper
Evidence type derived from source or registry metadata.
PublicationJournal of pediatric gastroenterology and nutrition
AuthorsIlse Broekaert, Anna Schmidt, Christoph Hünseler +2 more
InstitutionDepartment of Paediatrics, Faculty of Medicine and University Hospital Cologne, University of Cologne, Cologne, Germany.
Study typeJournal article
Indexed viaPubMed
Source typeResearch paper
PublishedAug 23, 2026, 12:00 AM
Content availableJournal abstract
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