Gluten-Free diet tested as back pain remedy

NCT ID NCT03017716

First seen Jun 24, 2026 · Last updated Jun 27, 2026 · Updated 1 time

Summary

This study looks at whether a gluten-free diet can reduce inflammatory back pain. Researchers will split 50 people into two groups: one gets standard treatment, the other adds a gluten-free diet for a year. They'll measure pain levels and immune markers to see if the diet makes 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

What this could lead to

If it works, this could point toward a simple dietary change to help manage inflammatory back pain, especially for those with gluten sensitivity.

What could go wrong

This is a small, early-stage study with only 50 people. It's not yet recruiting, so results are far off. The diet may not help everyone, and sticking to it can be hard.

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Conditions

The condition(s) this trial relates to.

celiac disease

As listed by the trial registrant

The condition terms exactly as the trial's registrant entered them.

Contacts and locations

Study contacts

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Locations

  • Department of Internal Medicine, Giovanni Paolo II Hospital of Sciacca

    Sciacca, Agrigento, 92019, Italy

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  • Department of Internal Medicine, University Hospital of Palermo

    Palermo, Palermo, 90129, Italy

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