Mediterranean diet may soothe sickle cell pain, new study hopes
NCT ID NCT06886477
First seen Jun 27, 2026 · Last updated Jul 14, 2026 · Updated 2 times
Summary
This study looks at whether following a Mediterranean diet can help reduce chronic pain in people with sickle cell disease. About 30 adults with sickle cell disease who have pain most days will try the diet and report their pain levels. Researchers will also check changes in gut bacteria and other body markers to understand how diet might affect pain.
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University of Illinois Chicago
Chicago, Illinois, 60612, United States
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