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Protein power: could a High-Protein diet ease the burden of rheumatoid arthritis?

NCT ID NCT07737119

Symptom relief Sponsor: Satguru Partap Singh Hospitals Source: ClinicalTrials.gov ↗

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First seen Jul 30, 2026 · Last updated Jul 31, 2026 · Updated 1 time

Summary

This trial tests whether optimizing protein intake—through dietary counseling and whey protein supplements—can reduce household work limitations and overall disability in women with rheumatoid arthritis. Participants will aim for 1.0 gram of protein per kilogram of body weight daily for 12 weeks. The study focuses on functional improvements in daily activities like housekeeping, mobility, and self-care.

What this could mean

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Active substance
dietary protein optimization through counseling and whey protein supplementation
What this could lead to
If it works, this could point toward a simple, low-cost dietary strategy to improve daily function and quality of life for women with rheumatoid arthritis.
What could go wrong
This is a small, early-stage trial with no placebo control, and results may not apply to men or people with unstable disease. Dietary changes can be hard to sustain, and protein supplements may cause digestive side effects.

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Study facts

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Phase

Not a phased trial

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Participants

120 people

The number who actually took part.

Started

Apr 2024

Finished

Sep 2025

Lead sponsor

Other sponsor

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Who can take part

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Ages

Children (under 18), adults (18 to 64) and older adults (65 and over)

Sex

Female participants only

Healthy volunteers

Not accepted

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Inclusion Criteria: Women aged equal to or more than 18 years with rheumatoid arthritis diagnosed according to American College of Rheumatology/European League Against Rheumatism 2010 criteria Exclusion Criteria: Males Unstable disease requiring DMARD modification during the study period Overlap connective tissue disease Chronic kidney disease stage 3 or above

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Conditions

The condition(s) this trial relates to.

rheumatoid arthritis

As listed by the trial registrant

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

Rheumatoid arthritis (RA)

Contacts and locations

Locations

  • Satguru Partap Singh Hospitals

    Ludhiana, Punjab, 141003, India

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