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NCT04748809 Effect of Anti-inflammatory Diet in Rheumatoid Arthritis

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NCT ID NCT04748809
Status Recruiting
Phase
Sponsor University of California, San Diego
Condition Rheumatoid Arthritis
Study Type INTERVENTIONAL
Enrollment 124 participants
Start Date 2020-11-01
Primary Completion 2026-02-01

Eligibility & Interventions

Sex All sexes
Min Age 18 Years
Max Age N/A
Study Type INTERVENTIONAL
Interventions
Diet 1Diet 2

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What to Expect as a Participant

You will actively receive the study intervention — which may be a drug, biologic, device, or procedure.

This trial targets 124 participants in total. It began in 2020-11-01 with a primary completion date of 2026-02-01.

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Brief Summary

In a previous exploratory study, the investigators observed an effect on disease activity outcomes of anti-inflammatory diet. The investigators also observed change in microbiome and circulating metabolites. The current study will determine whether or not the addition of anti-inflammatory diet improves the clinical outcomes in participants with rheumatoid arthritis, and the role of microbiome and circulating metabolites.

Eligibility Criteria

Inclusion Criteria: * Patients with low or moderate disease activity (defined as Clinical Disease Activity Index ≤ 22) and without changes in disease activity or therapy during the previous 3 months, who are interested in dietary intervention, and are able to provide consent and attend to follow up visits. Exclusion Criteria: * Pregnancy or lactating. Patients that will become pregnant during the study will be remove from the study. * Food allergies * Subjects with significant other comorbidities and /or medication use which in physician's clinical judgment might difficult the interpretation of the results

Contact & Investigator

Central Contact

Monica Guma, MD, PhD

✉ mguma@health.ucsd.edu

📞 8588226523

Frequently Asked Questions

Who can join the NCT04748809 clinical trial?

This trial is open to participants of all sexes, aged 18 Years or older, studying Rheumatoid Arthritis. Full inclusion and exclusion criteria are listed in the Eligibility Criteria section. Always confirm your eligibility with the research team before applying.

Is NCT04748809 currently recruiting?

Yes, NCT04748809 is actively recruiting participants. Contact the research team at mguma@health.ucsd.edu for enrollment information.

Where is the NCT04748809 trial being conducted?

This trial is being conducted at La Jolla, United States.

Who is sponsoring the NCT04748809 clinical trial?

NCT04748809 is sponsored by University of California, San Diego. The trial plans to enroll 124 participants.

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