- ICH GCP
- US Clinical Trials Registry
- Clinical Trial NCT05336513
The Effect of an Anti-inflammatory Diet in Patients With Rheumatoid Arthritis (DAIAR)
The Effect of an Anti-inflammatory Diet on Disease Activity and Quality of Life in Patients With Rheumatoid Arthritis - Parallel Controlled Randomized Clinical Trial
Rheumatoid arthritis (RA) is an autoimmune disease that affects 0.5-1% of the population and in which his remission is not always achieved, affecting physical and mental well-being and quality of life (QL). As a complement to pharmacotherapy, dietary intervention should be evaluated as a treatment option.
The main objective of this parallel controlled randomized clinical trial is to check the effect of an anti-inflammatory dietary intervention, compared to a diet based on the principles of the Mediterranean diet (control), on disease activity (AD) and improving QL.
Patients will be instructed to follow an anti-inflammatory diet (DAI) or a control diet (DC) for 6 months. The AD and QL will be evaluated at the end of the intervention.
As there are no dietary guidelines for RA, this study aims to provide scientific evidence about the impact of diet therapy on reducing AD and improving QL.
Study Overview
Status
Conditions
Intervention / Treatment
Detailed Description
The main objective of this trial is to check the effect of an DAI, compared to a DC, on reducing AD and improving QL.
As secondary objectives, it is intended to investigate the relationship of DAI with inflammatory markers and with the modulation of the composition / diversity of the intestinal microbiota, in comparison with a DC.
This study combines all dietary components with an anti-inflammatory effect, thus allowing the possibility of evaluating the full potential of dietary treatment in the disease, including intestinal microbiota modulation.
These results are intended to further contribute to clinical decision making and better evidence-based treatment.
Study Type
Enrollment (Actual)
Phase
- Not Applicable
Contacts and Locations
Study Locations
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Portimão, Portugal
- Hospital Particular do Algarve - HPA Saúde
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Participation Criteria
Eligibility Criteria
Ages Eligible for Study
Accepts Healthy Volunteers
Genders Eligible for Study
Description
Inclusion Criteria:
- Age over 18 years;
- Presence of active disease, (DAS28≥ 2.6), under adequate control and medication.
- Able to sign informed consent
Exclusion Criteria:
- Any type of psychological deficiency, dementia or eating disorder;
- Presence of food allergies and / or intolerances;
- Be vegetarian or use Phytotherapy or other supplements (namely, pre and probiotics);
- Use of antibiotics im the last 6 months;
- Have had previous nutritional monitoring or change in eating habits in the last 6 months.
Study Plan
How is the study designed?
Design Details
- Primary Purpose: Treatment
- Allocation: Randomized
- Interventional Model: Parallel Assignment
- Masking: Double
Arms and Interventions
Participant Group / Arm |
Intervention / Treatment |
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Other: Diet Control
Diet Control (DC): nutritional education and adherence monitoring.
DC will be based on the Portuguese "Nova Roda dos Alimentos" following the principles of the Mediterranean diet.
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Diet following mediterranean principles, for 15 weeks
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Experimental: Diet Anti-inflammatory
Diet Anti-inflammatory (DAI): nutritional education and adherence monitoring.
The DAI dietary intervention will be based on combining individual food items described as potential anti-inflammatory mitigators.
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Diet combining food items with anti-inflammatory potential, following the principles described in Rondanelli, Clinical Nutrition, 2021 Mar;40(3):661-689.
doi: 10.1016/j.clnu.2020.08.020.
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What is the study measuring?
Primary Outcome Measures
Outcome Measure |
Measure Description |
Time Frame |
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Changes in disease activity
Time Frame: 15 weeks
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Difference between the intervention and control group in the changes in Disease Activity (using DAS28 score: greater than 2,6 implies active disease), from baseline to the end of follow-up
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15 weeks
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Changes in Quality of Life
Time Frame: 15 weeks
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Difference between the intervention and control group in changes in Quality of Life (Health Assessment Questionnaire (HAQ): scores of 0 to 1 are generally considered to represent mild to moderate difficulty, 1 to 2 moderate to severe disability, and 2 to 3 severe to very severe disability), from baseline to the end of follow-up
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15 weeks
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Secondary Outcome Measures
Outcome Measure |
Measure Description |
Time Frame |
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Changes in C-Reactive Protein (CRP)
Time Frame: 15 weeks
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Difference between the intervention and control group in changes in C-Reactive Protein (CRP) measured in mg/L, from baseline to the end of follow-up
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15 weeks
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Changes in Erythrocyte Sedimentation Rate (ESR)
Time Frame: 15 weeks
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Difference between the intervention and control group in changes in Erythrocyte Sedimentation Rate (ESR) measured in mm/h, from baseline to the end of follow-up
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15 weeks
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Changes in Rheumatoid Factor (RF)
Time Frame: 15 weeks
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Difference between the intervention and control group changes in Rheumatoid Factor (RF) measured in IU/mL, from baseline to the end of follow-up
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15 weeks
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Changes in Gut microbiota
Time Frame: 15 weeks
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Difference between the intervention and control group in the change of gut microbiota from baseline to the end of follow-up. Bacterial DNA will be extracted from fecal samples. 16SRNA gene will be sequenced by next-generation sequencing (NGS). All the identified bacterial phyla, genus and species will be expressed in percentage. |
15 weeks
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Changes in weight
Time Frame: 15 weeks
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Difference between the intervention and control group changes in weight, measured in Kg, from baseline to the end of follow-up
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15 weeks
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Changes in Body Mass Index (BMI)
Time Frame: 15 weeks
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Difference between the intervention and control group changes in BMI, calculated using weight and height, presented in kg/m2: underweight < 18,5; normoweight 18,6-24,9; overweight 25-29,9; obese >30, from baseline to the end of follow-up
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15 weeks
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Changes in waist circumference perimeter
Time Frame: 15 weeks
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Difference between the intervention and control group changes in waist circumference perimeter, measured in cm, from baseline to the end of follow-up
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15 weeks
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Collaborators and Investigators
Sponsor
Collaborators
Study record dates
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More Information
Terms related to this study
Additional Relevant MeSH Terms
Other Study ID Numbers
- DAIAR
Plan for Individual participant data (IPD)
Plan to Share Individual Participant Data (IPD)?
Drug and device information, study documents
Studies a U.S. FDA-regulated drug product
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