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Official title The Triad of Nutrition, Intestinal Microbiota and Rheumatoid Arthritis (TASTY)
ClinicalTrials.gov ID: NCT06758817
What this study is testing
- What it's testing
- The main goal of this trial is to investigate whether a dietary intervention based on a typical Mediterranean Diet enriched with fermented foods (MedDiet+) can impact gut microbiota and RA-related outcomes.
A plain-language read of the study's public ClinicalTrials.gov listing. The study team confirms the details.
Who can take part
Ages 18 and older. Healthy volunteers may be eligible.
You may be able to join if
- RA patients (ACR/EULAR2010 criteria)
- Age \>18-years
- Disease duration \>1-year
- Active disease (DAS28 \> 2.6units)
- On stable medication for 12 weeks
You likely can't join if
- Prednisolone dose ≥ 7.5 mg/day
- Antibiotic therapy 4-weeks prior to baseline
- Persistent use of NSAID's
- Inflammatory or irritable bowel disease
- Celiac disease
- Chronic diarrhea
See the full eligibility criteria
- RA patients (ACR/EULAR2010 criteria)
- Age \>18-years
- Disease duration \>1-year
- Active disease (DAS28 \> 2.6units)
- On stable medication for 12 weeks
- Low/medium MedDiet adherence (PREDIMED\<10)
- Willing to comply with study protocol
- Prednisolone dose ≥ 7.5 mg/day
- Antibiotic therapy 4-weeks prior to baseline
- Persistent use of NSAID's
- Inflammatory or irritable bowel disease
- Celiac disease
- Chronic diarrhea
- Diabetes
- Other immune-mediated inflammatory diseases besides RA
- Major organ dysfunction
- Cancer diagnosed in the last five years
- Health conditions which may difficult participation (cognitive impairment/psychiatric disease)
- Pregnant or lactating individuals
The study team makes the final eligibility decision.
Where it's taking place
- Lisbon, Portugal, Portugal
Questions & answers
Do participants get paid in this trial?
This listing doesn't specify compensation. Many trials still reimburse travel or offer a stipend, so it's worth asking the study team when you connect.
Is it free to join, and do I need insurance?
Searching and applying through BridgeMD is free. In clinical trials the study-related treatment and visits are generally provided at no cost to you. You usually don't need insurance to take part - confirm specifics with the study team.
How long does this study last?
The listing doesn't state an exact length. The study team walks you through the schedule and number of visits before you decide to enroll.
Who can join this trial?
This study is enrolling all sexes, 18 years and older. Healthy volunteers may be eligible. The study team makes the final eligibility decision.
Where is this trial taking place?
Study sites include Lisbon, Portugal, Portugal. Enter your location above to see the nearest site and check your eligibility.
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