Impact of an anti-inflammatory diet on rheumatoid arthritis
Official title: An Evaluator-blinded Randomized Controlled Trial Study of the Effect of Anti-inflammatory Diet in Subjects With Rheumatoid Arthritis.
Run by University of California, San Diego · NCT04748809 · Data updated 2026-11-12
This study tests if following an anti-inflammatory diet can help people with rheumatoid arthritis feel better and improve their health.
Quick facts
| Study type | Interventional |
|---|---|
| Ages | 18 Years and up |
| Sex | All |
| Enrollment | 124 (estimated) |
| Sponsor | University of California, San Diego Academic / other |
| Locations | 1 site (La Jolla, California) |
| Status | Recruiting |
| Started | November 1, 2020 |
| Main results expected | February 1, 2027 |
| Study ends | March 1, 2027 |
| Registry record updated | November 5, 2026 |
| Trial ID | NCT04748809 on ClinicalTrials.gov |
Is this trial a fit for you?
✓Likely a good fit
Ideal candidates are patients with low to moderate disease activity who are interested in dietary interventions and can commit to follow-up visits.
✕Probably not a fit
Patients who are pregnant, have food allergies, or significant comorbidities 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 investigates the effects of an anti-inflammatory diet on clinical outcomes in patients with rheumatoid arthritis. Building on previous findings that suggested dietary changes may influence disease activity, the study will assess whether such dietary interventions can lead to improved health outcomes. Additionally, it will explore the relationship between diet, microbiome changes, and circulating metabolites in participants. The study aims to provide a clearer understanding of how diet can affect rheumatoid arthritis management.
Why it matters
Potential benefit: If successful, this study could provide a dietary approach to improve clinical outcomes for patients with rheumatoid arthritis.
How similar studies have gone: Previous studies have shown promising results regarding dietary interventions in rheumatoid arthritis, suggesting potential for success in this approach.
Who can join: the full rules
Show full inclusion / exclusion criteria
Inclusion Criteria: * Patients with low or moderate disease activity (defined as Clinical Disease Activity Index ≤ 22) and without changes in disease activity or therapy during the previous 3 months, who are interested in dietary intervention, and are able to provide consent and attend to follow up visits. Exclusion Criteria: * Pregnancy or lactating. Patients that will become pregnant during the study will be remove from the study. * Food allergies * Subjects with significant other comorbidities and /or medication use which in physician's clinical judgment might difficult the interpretation of the results
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@health.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.