Gluten-Free vs Mediterranean Diet for Rheumatoid Arthritis
Part of Bones, joints & muscles, Immune system & allergy, Skin clinical trials.
This study compares two eating patterns—a gluten-free diet and a Mediterranean diet—to see which might help reduce inflammation and improve symptoms in people with rheumatoid arthritis. You would follow one diet for the study period while your doctors monitor how you feel.
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Who can take part
- You have been diagnosed with rheumatoid arthritis (confirmed by your rheumatologist)
- You are between 19 and 65 years old
- Your RA medications have been the same for at least 3 months
- You are willing to follow a specific diet and attend study visits as scheduled
- You are not pregnant, planning to become pregnant, or breastfeeding
- You do not have other autoimmune diseases like lupus or inflammatory bowel 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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