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Effectiveness of Multigrain Supplementation Among the Rheumatoid Arthritis Patients

Not Applicable
Completed
Conditions
Rheumatoid Arthritis
Interventions
Dietary Supplement: Multigrain powder (S)
Registration Number
NCT04033809
Lead Sponsor
Universiti Sains Malaysia
Brief Summary

The objective of this study is to evaluate the effect of high fiber multigrain supplementation on the level of clinical disease severity measures, blood inflammatory molecules, and nutritional status changes in RA patients.

Detailed Description

Rheumatoid Arthritis (RA) is a chronic inflammatory, autoimmune rheumatic disease, resulting in progressive joint inflammation and destruction. At present, there is no known cure for this disease. As a consequence of the potential side effects, many RA patients turn to other alternative remedies such as specialised diets and/or dietary supplements in a bid to relieve their symptoms. Therefore, the current study aims to examine the effectiveness of high fiber multigrain supplementation on the level of clinical disease severity measures, blood inflammatory molecules, together with the nutritional status changes in RA patients, as compare with conventional drug treatments.

Recruitment & Eligibility

Status
COMPLETED
Sex
All
Target Recruitment
54
Inclusion Criteria
  • RA patients according to the American College of Rheumatology (ACR)
  • Moderate (DAS 28 = 3.2 - 5.1) and severe (DAS 28 > 5.1) RA manifestation
  • Chronological age: 21 years and above
  • Stable RA patients who are receiving NSAIDs, glucocorticoids/DMARDs (for example leflunomide, methotrexate, sulfasalazine and hydroxychloroquine) for at least 3 months prior to entering the study
  • Not taking antioxidant/antiinflammatory supplements (Example of antioxidant: vitamin C, vitamin E, grape seed extract, garlic capsule, ginkgo biloba) (Example of anti-inflammatory supplement: fish oil, curcumin extract, ginger extract, spirulina)
Exclusion Criteria
  • Having liver (chronic liver failure, cirrhosis, all types of hepatitis), kidney (chronic kidney disease, haemodialysis) or haematological (anaemia, thalassemia, haemophilia) disorders
  • Active gastric/duodenal ulcer
  • Psychiatric disease/mental retardation (bipolar disorder, depression, schizophrenia)
  • Cancer (all types), Diabetes Mellitus (Type I and II), uncontrolled hypertension (BP at 140/90 mmHg for the past 3 months), and endocrine disorders (Cushing's disease, gigantism and hyperthyroidism).
  • Alcohol and drug abuse (self-mentioned or as recorded in the medical card)
  • Other autoimmune/inflammatory diseases (systemic lupus erythematosus, multiple sclerosis, gout, psoriasis, chronic inflammatory demyelinating polyneuropathy)
  • Pregnancy/lactation
  • Hormone replacement therapy (for at least 3 months prior to entering the study)
  • Herbal remedies (any parts from the plants such as flowers, rhizome, seeds, roots, leaves, fruits, stems)
  • Vegetarian patient (pure vegan)
  • Gluten intolerance
  • Participations from another supplementary program

Study & Design

Study Type
INTERVENTIONAL
Study Design
PARALLEL
Arm && Interventions
GroupInterventionDescription
Multigrain powder (S)Multigrain powder (S)Oral high fiber multigrain supplements
Primary Outcome Measures
NameTimeMethod
Health Assessment Questionnaire-Disability Index (HAQ-DI)Baseline and 12 weeks

The HAQ-DI is used to measure physical functionality. The HAQ-DI is usually analyzed by calculating scores. The single scales range from 0 (no difficulty) to 3 (unable to do). The total score ranges from 0-24, and higher score indicates severe disability.

Disease Activity Score-28 (DAS-28)Baseline and 12 weeks

The DAS-28 is a system developed and validated by the EULAR (European League Against Rheumatism) to measure the progress and improvement of Rheumatoid Arthritis. DAS-28 values range from 2.0 to 10.0, while higher values mean a higher disease activity. The complex mathematical calculation is calculated by incorporating the value of erythrocyte sedimentation rate (ESR) and Visual Analog Scale (VAS). ESR (mm/hr) determines the severity of inflammatory response and monitor the effect of treatment. VAS is an indicator for pain intensity and patient global health, and the following cut points have been recommended: no pain (0-4 mm), mild pain (5-44 mm), moderate pain (45-74 mm), and severe pain (75- 100 mm).

DAS-28 = 0.56 \* sqrt(tender28) + 0.28 \* sqrt(swollen28) + 0.70 \* ln(ESR) + 0.014 \* GH

The scale categorises RA manifestations as mild (DAS-28: \<3.2), moderate (DAS-28: 3.2-5.1) or severe (DAS-28: \>5.1)

Secondary Outcome Measures
NameTimeMethod
Glycated hemoglobin (HbA1c)Baseline and 12 weeks

Glycated hemoglobin (HbA1c) is measured in %

Hematocrit (Hct)Baseline and 12 weeks

Hematocrit (Hct) is measured in %

Platelet (PLT) countBaseline and 12 weeks

Platelet (PLT) count is measured in x10\^9/L

Triglyceride (Tg)Baseline and 12 weeks

Triglyceride (Tg) is measured in mmol/L

Potassium levelBaseline and 12 weeks

Potassium level is measured in mmol/L

Total proteinBaseline and 12 weeks

Total protein is measured in g/L

Blood glucose levelBaseline and 12 weeks

Blood glucose is measured in mmol/L

Mean corpuscular volume (MCV)Baseline and 12 weeks

Mean corpuscular volume (MCV) is measured in l/cell

Body mass index (BMI)12 weeks

Body weight (in kilograms) and standing height (in meters) will be measured to indicate nutritional status. The weight and height will be combined to report BMI in kg/m\^2

Hemoglobin (Hb)Baseline and 12 weeks

Hemoglobin (Hb) is measured in g/dl

Aspartate transaminase (AST)Baseline and 12 weeks

Aspartate transaminase (AST) is measured in U/L

Serum interleukin-6 (IL-6)Baseline and 12 weeks

Interleukin-6 (IL-6) is a pleiotropic cytokine with a pivotal role in the pathophysiology of rheumatoid arthritis. The level correlates with the disease activity and joint destruction. Serum IL-6 is measured in pg/ml

High sensitivity-C-Reactive Protein (hs-CRP)Baseline and 12 weeks

High sensitivity-C-Reactive Protein (hs-CRP) is a disease activity marker in rheumatoid arthritis. Serum hs-CRP is measured in pg/ml

Total cholesterolBaseline and 12 weeks

Total cholesterol is measured in mmol/L

Low density lipoprotein (LDL)-cholesterolBaseline and 12 weeks

Low density lipoprotein (LDL)-cholesterol is measured in mmol/L

Sodium levelBaseline and 12 weeks

Sodium level is measured in mmol/L

White blood cell (WBC) countBaseline and 12 weeks

White blood cell (WBC) differential count is measured in x10\^9/L

Red blood cell (RBC) countBaseline and 12 weeks

Red blood cell (RBC) count is measured in x10\^12/L

Mean corpuscular hemoglobin (MCH)Baseline and 12 weeks

Mean corpuscular hemoglobin (MCH) is measured in g/cell

High density lipoprotein (HDL)-cholesterolBaseline and 12 weeks

High density lipoprotein (HDL)-cholesterol is measured in mmol/L

Total bilirubinBaseline and 12 weeks

Total bilirubin is measured in umol/L

Serum matrix metalloproteinase-3 (MMP-3)Baseline and 12 weeks

MMP-3 is increased in rheumatoid arthritis, and has been proposed as a marker of joint damage and systemic inflammation. Serum MMP-3 is measured in ng/ml

Chloride levelBaseline and 12 weeks

Chloride level is measured in mmol/L

Serum creatinine levelBaseline and 12 weeks

Serum creatinine level is measured in umol/L

Calcium levelBaseline and 12 weeks

Calcium level is measured in mmol/L

Uric acid levelBaseline and 12 weeks

Uric acid level is measured in umol/L

Phosphorus levelBaseline and 12 weeks

Phosphorus level is measured in mmol/L

AlbuminBaseline and 12 weeks

Albumin is measured in g/L

Alanine transaminase (ALT)Baseline and 12 weeks

Alanine transaminase (ALT) is measured in U/L

Tumor necrosis factor-alpha (TNF-α)Baseline and 12 weeks

Tumor necrosis factor-alpha (TNF-α) is a proinflammatory cytokine that plays a pivotal role in regulating the inflammatory response in rheumatoid arthritis. Serum IL-1β is measured in pg/ml

Fat free massBaseline and 12 weeks

Fat free mass is measured in %

Blood urea nitrogen (BUN) levelBaseline and 12 weeks

Blood urea nitrogen (BUN) level is measured in mmol/L

Waist hip ratio12 weeks

Waist (in cm) and hip (in cm) circumferences will be measured to indicate obesity. This is calculated as waist measurement divided by hip measurement.

Body fatBaseline and 12 weeks

Body fat is measured in %

Alkaline phosphatase (ALP)Baseline and 12 weeks

Alkaline phosphatase (ALP) is measured in U/L

Serum interleukin 1β (IL-1β)Baseline and 12 weeks

Interleukin 1β is among the most important proinflammatory cytokines in rheumatoid arthritis. Serum IL-1β is measured in pg/ml

Fat massBaseline and 12 weeks

Fat mass is measured in %

Estimated average required energyBaseline and 12 weeks

Estimated average required energy is measured in kcal

Total body waterBaseline and 12 weeks

Total body water is measured in L

Tolerability assessmentAt 4 weeks, 8 weeks and 12 weeks

The participant's complaints of gastrointestinal discomfort upon supplement consumption such as heart burn, diarrhea, nausea, vomiting and headache will be recorded, and it will be reported as the frequency (n) of discomfort episodes.

Compliance assessmentAt 4 weeks, 8 weeks and 12 weeks

Remaining sachet counting: The remaining sachet/unfinished sachet will be counted, and compliance will be reported as %.

Trial Locations

Locations (1)

Universiti Sains Malaysia

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Kubang Kerian, Kelantan, Malaysia

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