Gluten-Free vs Mediterranean Diet in Rheumatoid Arthritis

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Conditions studied: Rheumatoid Arthritis (RA

In brief

This study aims to evaluate the effects of different dietary interventions, including gluten-free, Mediterranean, and control diets, on disease activity, quality of life, and dietary inflammatory index in patients with rheumatoid arthritis. Participants will be followed for 12 weeks, and changes in clinical and nutritional outcomes will be assessed.

Key facts

Study ID

NCT07646262

Run by

Hasan Kalyoncu University

People needed

66

Starts

2025-10-29

Expected to finish

2026-08-31

Last updated by the study team

2026-06-12

Who can join

Age: 19 and older, up to 65. Sex: any. Healthy volunteers: not accepted.

You may qualify if…

• Diagnosis of rheumatoid arthritis according to ACR/EULAR criteria Age between 19-65 years Stable medication regimen for at least 3 months prior to enrollment Willingness to comply with dietary interventions and study procedures Ability to provide informed consent

You may not qualify if…

• Pregnancy or lactation Presence of other autoimmune or inflammatory diseases (e.g., SLE, IBD) Severe comorbidities (e.g., advanced cardiovascular, renal, or hepatic disease) Use of special diets (e.g., gluten-free diet) in the last 3 months Recent change in biologic or corticosteroid therapy (<3 months) Food allergies or intolerances affecting dietary intervention adherence Inability to comply with dietary protocol or follow-up visits

Where it is running

• NCR International Hospital — Gaziantep, Şehitkamil, Turkey (Türkiye) (enrolling)

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