Diet showdown: Gluten-Free vs. mediterranean for arthritis relief

NCT ID NCT07646262

First seen Jun 27, 2026 · Last updated Jun 27, 2026

Summary

This study looks at whether changing what you eat can help with rheumatoid arthritis. 66 adults with RA will follow either a gluten-free diet, a Mediterranean diet, or their usual diet for 12 weeks. Researchers will measure disease activity, quality of life, and inflammation to see if these diets make a difference.

What this could mean

Our plain-language read of the trial. This is informational only — not medical advice or a prediction.

Active substance
gluten-free diet and Mediterranean diet
What this could lead to
If successful, this could show that simple dietary changes help manage rheumatoid arthritis symptoms and improve daily life.
What could go wrong
This is a small, early-stage study with only 66 participants. Diet changes may not work for everyone, and results might not apply to all RA patients.

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Conditions

The condition(s) this trial relates to.

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Contacts and locations

Locations

  • NCR International Hospital

    RECRUITING

    Gaziantep, Şehitkamil, 27560, Turkey (Türkiye)

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