Clinical trial Recruiting at 1 site Observational Ages 18 and up

Impact of ultra-processed foods on rheumatic diseases

Official title: Impact of Ultra-processed Foods in a Population of Patients With Chronic Rheumatic Diseases (Rheumatoid Arthritis, Spondyloarthritis, Osteoarthritis).

Run by Hospices Civils de Lyon · NCT06776965 · Data updated 2026-11-12

This study looks at how eating ultra-processed foods might affect people with chronic rheumatic diseases like rheumatoid arthritis and osteoarthritis to see if it makes their symptoms worse.

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Quick facts

Study typeObservational
Ages18 Years and up
SexAll
Enrollment240 (estimated)
SponsorHospices Civils de Lyon
Academic / other
Locations1 site (Lyon)
StatusRecruiting
StartedMarch 31, 2025
Main results expectedMarch 31, 2026
Study endsNovember 30, 2026
Registry record updatedApril 11, 2025
Trial IDNCT06776965 on ClinicalTrials.gov

Is this trial a fit for you?

Likely a good fit

Ideal candidates for this study are adults over 18 years old with a diagnosis of chronic rheumatic diseases.

Probably not a fit

Patients with two simultaneous rheumatic diseases or those under judicial protection 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 observational study aims to investigate the consumption patterns of ultra-processed foods (UPF) among patients with chronic rheumatic diseases such as rheumatoid arthritis, spondyloarthritis, and osteoarthritis. It will assess the relationship between UPF consumption and disease activity using various evaluation tools, including dietary questionnaires and disease activity scores. The study seeks to understand whether UPF consumption is linked to increased risk or exacerbation of these conditions, potentially through mechanisms affecting gut microbiota and immune responses.

Why it matters

Potential benefit: If successful, this study could provide insights into dietary modifications that may help manage or reduce the severity of rheumatic diseases.

How similar studies have gone: While the specific relationship between UPF and rheumatic diseases is not extensively studied, there is emerging evidence linking diet to inflammatory conditions, suggesting potential for meaningful findings.

Who can join: the full rules

Show full inclusion / exclusion criteria
Inclusion Criteria:

* Age \> 18 years
* chronic rheumatic disease (Rheumatoid arthritis, spondyloarthritis, osteoarthritis)
* ability to perform questionnaires

Exclusion Criteria:

* Judicial protection measure
* Refusal to participate in the study
* Suffering from 2 rheumatic disease simultaneously

Where it's running

  • Edouard Herriot Hospital
    Lyon, France
    Recruiting

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How to take part

  1. Review the eligibility criteria above with your treating physician.
  2. Check the official listing on ClinicalTrials.gov for the latest contact details and recruitment status.
  3. Contact the study coordinator or principal investigator to ask for pre-screening. Pre-screening is free and never obligates you to enroll.
Last reviewed 2026-11-14 by the Find a Trial editorial team. Information on this page is for educational purposes and is not medical advice. Always consult qualified healthcare professionals about clinical trial participation.