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.
As listed by the trial registrant
The condition terms exactly as the trial's registrant entered them.
Contacts and locations
Locations
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NCR International Hospital
RECRUITINGGaziantep, Şehitkamil, 27560, Turkey (Türkiye)
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