Effect of an anti-inflammatory diet on knee osteoarthritis
Effect of Anti-inflammatory (ITIS) Diet in Knee Osteoarthritis
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
| Phase | Not applicable |
|---|---|
| Study type | Interventional |
| Enrollment | 30 (estimated) |
| Ages | 18 Years and up |
| Sex | All |
| Sponsor | University of California, San Diego Academic / other |
| Locations | 1 site (La Jolla, California) |
| Trial ID | NCT05559463 on ClinicalTrials.gov |
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.
Who should consider this trial
Good fit: Ideal candidates for this study are individuals diagnosed with knee osteoarthritis who have not changed their treatment in the last three months.
Not a fit: Patients with food allergies or those who are pregnant may not benefit from this study.
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 performed: While this approach is exploratory, similar studies have shown promise in using dietary interventions to manage inflammatory conditions.
Eligibility criteria
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 this trial is running
La Jolla, California
- UCSD — La Jolla, California, United States (Recruiting)
Study contacts
- Study coordinator: Monica Guma, MD, PhD
- Email: mguma@ucsd.edu
- Phone: 8588226523
How to participate
- Review the eligibility criteria above with your treating physician.
- Visit the official trial page on ClinicalTrials.gov for the most current contact information and recruitment status.
- Contact the listed study coordinator or principal investigator to request pre-screening. Pre-screening is free and never obligates you to enroll.