Ketogenic and carnivore diets for IBD and rheumatoid arthritis
Part of Bones, joints & muscles, Digestive system, Immune system & allergy, Skin clinical trials.
This study tests whether special diets (ketogenic or carnivore/meat-based) can help reduce inflammation and symptoms in people with inflammatory bowel disease or rheumatoid arthritis. You'll follow dietary guidelines for 3 weeks, then continue in the study while researchers track how you respond.
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Who can take part
- Diagnosed with inflammatory bowel disease (IBD) or rheumatoid arthritis (RA) confirmed by a doctor
- Live in the continental United States
- Able and willing to follow strict dietary protocols for the entire study
- Able to complete a 3-week preparation period before the main study starts
- Not pregnant, breastfeeding, or within 6 months postpartum
- No allergies to red meat or alpha-gal (a meat sugar that causes allergic reactions)
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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