Nutrition, gut health, and rheumatoid arthritis study
Part of Bones, joints & muscles, Immune system & allergy, Skin clinical trials.
This trial tests if a specific diet can improve your rheumatoid arthritis symptoms by affecting your gut bacteria. You may be eligible if you have active RA and are willing to follow a special meal plan for several weeks.
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Who can take part
- You have been diagnosed with rheumatoid arthritis for more than 1 year
- Your arthritis is currently active (moderate to high disease activity)
- You have been on the same medications for at least 12 weeks
- You currently eat a low to moderate Mediterranean-style diet
- You are not taking steroids like prednisolone at high doses
- You have not taken antibiotics in the last month
Quick eligibility check
Answer a few plain-language questions, based on this study's own requirements, to get a preliminary sense of fit.
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