Diet and nutrition for newly diagnosed rheumatoid arthritis
Part of Bones, joints & muscles, Immune system & allergy, Skin clinical trials.
This study tests whether a special diet can help manage symptoms of newly diagnosed rheumatoid arthritis. It aims to see if eating certain foods can reduce inflammation and improve your overall health.
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Who can take part
- You have been diagnosed with rheumatoid arthritis within the last 3 months.
- You have started treatment with methotrexate and/or cortisone.
- Your body mass index (BMI) is between 18.5 and 40.
- You are willing to follow the study's diet plan.
- You are not pregnant or breastfeeding.
- You do not have cancer, diabetes, inflammatory bowel disease, or celiac disease.
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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