Could a Heart-Healthy diet tame rheumatoid arthritis?
NCT ID NCT07170033
First seen Jun 27, 2026 · Last updated Jun 27, 2026
Summary
This completed study looked at whether the DASH diet, known for lowering blood pressure, can help people with rheumatoid arthritis. Forty-nine adults with active disease followed a personalized DASH diet for 12 weeks. Researchers measured changes in disease activity, pain, and inflammation to see if this eating plan could improve symptoms and quality of life.
What this could mean
Our plain-language read of the trial. This is informational only — not medical advice or a prediction.
Active substance
DASH diet (dietary intervention)
What this could lead to
If the DASH diet proves effective, it could offer a simple, drug-free way to help manage rheumatoid arthritis symptoms and reduce disease activity.
What could go wrong
This is a small, completed trial with only 49 participants, and the results may not apply to everyone. Dietary changes can be hard to stick with, and the effect may be modest.
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Conditions
The condition(s) this trial relates to.
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The condition terms exactly as the trial's registrant entered them.
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Locations
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Başakşehir Çam and Sakura City Hospital
Istanbul, 34480, Turkey (Türkiye)
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Istanbul Prof. Dr. Cemil Taşcıoğlu City Hospital
Istanbul, Turkey (Türkiye)