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Project Leader:
- Prof. Sabina Fijan, PhD
Collaborators:
- Assist. Prof. Petra Klanjšek, PhD,
- Prof. Dušanka Mičetić Turk, MD, Specialist,
- Assist. Prof. Maja Šikić Pogačar, PhD,
- Assist. Prof. Petra Povalej Bržan, PhD,
- Mr. Marko Borko.
Partners:
- University of Maribor, Faculty of Health Sciences
- University of Maribor, Faculty of Medicine
- Borgla, Creativity and Services, Ltd.

Project description:
The CeliKef project will examine whether the consumption of kefir affects celiac disease symptoms in individuals following a strict gluten-free diet. A randomized, controlled clinical trial with a crossover design will be conducted, in which participants will alternately consume kefir or continue their usual diet, with a washout period between the phases. Using validated questionnaires, we will monitor gastrointestinal symptoms, quality of life, and adherence to the gluten-free diet. Approximately 30 participants will be included in the study.
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