Gluten-Free vs Mediterranean Diet in Rheumatoid Arthritis
Recruiting · NCT07646262 · Interventional (participants receive a specific treatment) · Lead sponsor: Hasan Kalyoncu University
View the official record on ClinicalTrials.gov →Interventions studied
Control DietGluten-Free Diet GroupMediterranean Diet
What this trial is about
This study aims to evaluate the effects of different dietary interventions, including gluten-free, Mediterranean, and control diets, on disease activity, quality of life, and dietary inflammatory index in patients with rheumatoid arthritis. Participants will be followed for 12 weeks, and changes in clinical and nutritional outcomes will be assessed.
Who can take part
Age range
19 Years to 65 Years
Sex
All (male and female)
Healthy volunteers
No - a diagnosis or condition is required
Phase
Not applicable (e.g. observational or device study)
Study type
Interventional (participants receive a specific treatment)
Inclusion criteria
- Diagnosis of rheumatoid arthritis according to ACR/EULAR criteria Age between 19-65 years Stable medication regimen for at least 3 months prior to enrollment Willingness to comply with dietary interventions and study procedures Ability to provide informed consent
Exclusion criteria
- Pregnancy or lactation Presence of other autoimmune or inflammatory diseases (e.g., SLE, IBD) Severe comorbidities (e.g., advanced cardiovascular, renal, or hepatic disease) Use of special diets (e.g., gluten-free diet) in the last 3 months Recent change in biologic or corticosteroid therapy (\<3 months) Food allergies or intolerances affecting dietary intervention adherence Inability to comply with dietary protocol or follow-up visits
Where it is running
1 location listed.
- NCR International Hospital - Gaziantep, Şehitkamil, Turkey (Türkiye)