Efficacy of resveratrol for the treatment in patients with ulcerative colitis: Study Protocol.

Background: This study will aim to systematically explore the efficacy of resveratrol for the treatment of patients with ulcerative colitis (UC).

Methods: We will search the electronic databases of MEDLINE, EMBASE, Cochrane Library, Web of Science, Chinese Biomedical Literature Database, and China National Knowledge Infrastructure up to the September 1, 2019 for randomized controlled trials (RCTs) that report on UC who have undergone resveratrol compared with other interventions. All electronic databases will be searched without restrictions of language. Two authors will independently conduct study screen, data extraction, and risk of bias assessment. Any disagreements between 2 authors will be resolved with a third author by discussion or consultation if it is necessary. RevMan 5.3 software will be applied for statistical analysis.

Results: Outcomes include clinical remission, improvement of clinical symptoms, maintenance of remission, relapse rate, endoscopic assessment, histological assessment, quality of life, and adverse events.

Conclusion: This study will provide most recent evidence of resveratrol for the treatment of patients with UC.

Prospero Registration Number: PROSPERO CRD42019150849.