Plant-based diet for rheumatoid arthritis
Part of Bones, joints & muscles, Immune system & allergy, Skin clinical trials.
This trial tests whether a plant-based diet can help people with rheumatoid arthritis who have mild disease activity. You must have had RA for at least a year, be on stable medication, and not smoke or take prednisolone.
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Who can take part
- You are 18 years or older
- You have had rheumatoid arthritis for at least one year
- Your disease is well-controlled (no swollen joints and a low DAS28 score)
- Your medications have been the same for at least four months and will not change for eight weeks
- You do not smoke
- You do not have diabetes
- You are not pregnant or planning pregnancy
- You are not currently on prednisolone
- You do not have food allergies or intolerances
- You are not already following a plant-based diet
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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