Plant-Based diet trial aims to calm arthritis pain
NCT ID NCT07268326
First seen Jun 27, 2026 · Last updated Jun 27, 2026
Summary
This study tests whether a 16-week plant-based diet can reduce disease activity and improve quality of life in 180 adults with rheumatoid arthritis. Participants receive weekly food boxes, diet guidance, and cooking classes, while a control group continues their usual diet. The goal is to see if a plant-based diet can ease joint pain and swelling.
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Study facts
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- Phase
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Not a phased trial
Phase numbers describe drug development. The registry uses this when they do not apply, as it does for trials of devices, procedures or behaviour changes, and for observational studies.
- Participants
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About 180 people
The number the study aims to enrol. It can still change while the study runs.
- Started
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Dec 2025
- Expected to finish
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Dec 2028
An estimate. End dates often move.
- Lead sponsor
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A research network
The lead sponsor is a research network or cooperative group.
Who can take part
This study's own entry requirements. Only the study team can say for certain whether you qualify.
- Ages
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18 years and older
- Sex
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Anyone
- Healthy volunteers
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Not accepted
This study is not open to healthy volunteers. The entry requirements below say who it is open to.
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Inclusion Criteria: * Age ≥18 years * DAS28 score ≤3.2, and without swollen joints * RA diagnosis of minimum one year * Stable pharmacological treatment for at least four months and with no planned change in treatment within eight weeks Exclusion Criteria: * Smokers * Diabetes mellitus * Pregnancy / planned pregnancy * Prednisolone treatment * DAS28 above 3.2 * Current dietary habits resembling intervention diet (e.g., PBD lifestyle) * Food allergies and intolerances * Unable to understand the informed consent and study procedures
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Conditions
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The places running it
2 sites. The list below names each one and where it is.
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Contacts and locations
Locations
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Bispebjerg and Frederiksberg Hospital, Center for Clinical Research and Prevention
RECRUITINGFrederiksberg, Denmark
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The Department of Rheumatology and Spine Diseases, Copenhagen Center for Arthritis Research (COPECARE), Rigshospitalet, Glostrup
RECRUITINGGlostrup Municipality, Denmark
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