Effect of an anti-inflammatory diet on knee osteoarthritis
Official title: Effect of Anti-inflammatory (ITIS) Diet in Knee Osteoarthritis
Run by University of California, San Diego · NCT05559463 · Data updated 2026-11-12
This study is testing whether following an anti-inflammatory diet can help people with knee osteoarthritis feel less pain and improve their joint health.
Quick facts
| Study type | Interventional |
|---|---|
| Ages | 18 Years and up |
| Sex | All |
| Enrollment | 30 (estimated) |
| Sponsor | University of California, San Diego Academic / other |
| Locations | 1 site (La Jolla, California) |
| Status | Recruiting |
| Started | October 1, 2021 |
| Main results expected | January 1, 2027 |
| Study ends | October 1, 2027 |
| Registry record updated | November 5, 2026 |
| Trial ID | NCT05559463 on ClinicalTrials.gov |
Is this trial a fit for you?
✓Likely a good fit
Ideal candidates for this study are individuals diagnosed with knee osteoarthritis who have not changed their treatment in the last three months.
✕Probably not a fit
Patients with food allergies or those who are pregnant may not benefit from this study.
A plain-English reading of the study's rules. Only the study team can confirm whether you qualify.
What this trial studies
This study evaluates the impact of an anti-inflammatory diet on clinical and biological outcomes in patients suffering from knee osteoarthritis. Researchers will analyze inflammation in the joints and identify specific molecules and bacteria that may predict pain levels in these patients. Blood, urine, and stool samples will be collected and compared before and after dietary changes to gather preliminary data on the effects of diet on inflammation and pain. The goal is to uncover insights that could lead to new therapeutic approaches for managing knee osteoarthritis.
Why it matters
Potential benefit: If successful, this study could provide a dietary approach to reduce pain and improve quality of life for patients with knee osteoarthritis.
How similar studies have gone: While this approach is exploratory, similar studies have shown promise in using dietary interventions to manage inflammatory conditions.
Who can join: the full rules
Show full inclusion / exclusion criteria
Inclusion Criteria: * patients diagnosed of Knee Ostoeaarthritis * without changes in treatment in the last 3 months Exclusion Criteria: * food allergies * pregnancy
Where it's running
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UCSD
La Jolla, California, United States Recruiting
Study contacts
- Study coordinator: Monica Guma, MD, PhD
- Email: mguma@ucsd.edu
- Phone: 8588226523
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How to take part
- Review the eligibility criteria above with your treating physician.
- Check the official listing on ClinicalTrials.gov for the latest contact details and recruitment status.
- Contact the study coordinator or principal investigator to ask for pre-screening. Pre-screening is free and never obligates you to enroll.