Effect of Anti-inflammatory (ITIS) Diet in Rheumatoid Arthritis
Overview
- Phase
- Not Applicable
- Intervention
- Not specified
- Conditions
- Rheumatoid Arthritis
- Sponsor
- University of California, San Diego
- Enrollment
- 26
- Locations
- 1
- Primary Endpoint
- Change of baseline pain measured by visual analogue scale (0-10) after two weeks of ITIS diet
- Status
- Completed
- Last Updated
- 3 years ago
Overview
Brief Summary
to study the effect of anti-inflammatory diet on clinical and biological outcomes in rheumatoid arthritis
Detailed Description
The investigators would like to evaluate how inflammation occurs in the joints of subjects with arthritis, and identify molecules and bacteria that can predict whether a rheumatic subject will flare. Blood, urine and stool will be evaluated in the laboratory and compared to their own samples after changes in diet. This is an exploratory study, which is meant to gather preliminary data about the quick effects of changes in diet and treatment on molecules in blood/urine and bacteria in stools. These studies can provide clues to the cause of disease and might ultimately lead to new therapies.
Investigators
Monica Guma
Associate Professor of Medicine
University of California, San Diego
Eligibility Criteria
Inclusion Criteria
- •patients diagnosed of rheumatoid arthritis
- •without changes in treatment in the last 3 months
Exclusion Criteria
- •food allergies
- •pregnancy
Outcomes
Primary Outcomes
Change of baseline pain measured by visual analogue scale (0-10) after two weeks of ITIS diet
Time Frame: 2 weeks
Change of baseline pain measured by visual analogue scale after two weeks of ITIS diet, being 0 no pain, and 10 worse pain