A MEDiterranean Diet in Rheumatoid Arthritis
Rheumatoid Arthritis
About this trial
This is an interventional treatment trial for Rheumatoid Arthritis focused on measuring Mediterranean diet, Randomised controlled trial, Ireland
Eligibility Criteria
Inclusion Criteria:
- Age ≥ 18 year
- Definite diagnosis of rheumatoid arthritis according to ACR or EULAR criteria
- Full access to Internet/smartphone
- English speaking
Exclusion Criteria:
- Age <18 years
- Breastfeeding, pregnant or trying to get pregnant.
- Patients who have commenced nutritional supplements or a new dietary regime in the month prior to study enrolment.
- Patients who do not have access to the Internet/smartphone
Sites / Locations
- University Hospital Limerick
Arms of the Study
Arm 1
Arm 2
Experimental
Experimental
Mediterranean Diet Group (Group A)
Healthy Eating Group (Group B)
The intervention is based on components of the traditional Mediterranean diet which is primarily a plant based diet and emphasises intakes of vegetables, whole grains and fruit with the main added fat being extra virgin olive oil.The diet will be modified and tailored to cultured preferences by the registered dietitian. Participants will be informed of their diet allocation group during the baseline teleconsultation and will commence the diet the following day or as soon as is feasible for 12 weeks. Participants will be provided with resources specifically designed to explain the components of the Mediterranean diet and how it will be followed.
Participants assigned to the Healthy Eating group will be advised to adhere to the current healthy eating guidelines and will be provided with resources to inform them of these guidelines and sample meal plans that are readily available on the Healthy Ireland website.