Mediterranean diet tested as lupus aid for kids

NCT ID NCT07555626

Not yet recruiting Disease control Sponsor: TC Erciyes University Source: ClinicalTrials.gov ↗

First seen Jun 25, 2026 · Last updated Jun 27, 2026 · Updated 1 time

Summary

This study tests whether a Mediterranean diet can improve gut bacteria, reduce disease activity, and boost nutrition in children with systemic lupus erythematosus (SLE). Sixty children with SLE and their healthy family members will take part. Participants will receive personalized nutrition counseling and be followed for 12 weeks.

What this could mean

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

Active substance: Mediterranean diet-based nutrition counseling
What this could lead to: If it works, this could point toward a simple dietary approach to help manage lupus symptoms and improve gut health in children.
What could go wrong: This is a small, early-stage trial with only 60 participants. Diet changes may not significantly affect disease activity, and results may not apply to all children with lupus.

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Conditions

The condition(s) this trial relates to.

systemic lupus erythematosus

As listed by the trial registrant

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

SYSTEMIC LUPUS ERYTHEMATOSUS (SLE)

Contacts and locations

Locations

Erciyes University Mustafa Eraslan and Fevzi Mercan Children's Hospital

Kayseri, Melikgazi, 38039, Turkey (Türkiye)

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