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Evaluation of the Effect of Gluten-Free Diet and Mediterranean Diet

Primary Purpose

Hashimoto Thyroiditis, Hashimoto Disease

Status
Completed
Phase
Not Applicable
Locations
Turkey
Study Type
Interventional
Intervention
mediterranean, gluten-free and mediterranean gluten-free diet intervention
Sponsored by
Acibadem University
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Eligibility
Locations
Arms
Outcomes
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About this trial

This is an interventional treatment trial for Hashimoto Thyroiditis focused on measuring Mediterranean diet, Mediterranean gluten-free diet, Gluten-free diet, hashimoto

Eligibility Criteria

18 Years - undefined (Adult, Older Adult)FemaleDoes not accept healthy volunteers

Inclusion Criteria: To apply to the Internal Diseases (Internal Medicine) outpatient clinic, to be diagnosed with hashimato thyroid (HT) by a physician and to be between the ages of 18-65, No diagnosis of any autoimmune system disease other than HT that may adversely affect the study, No symptoms of celiac disease and no diagnosis, Not following a gluten-free diet in the last three months, Not being diagnosed with an eating behaviour disorder, Not having any communication problems, Signing the informed consent form, Having had a thyroid ultrasound within the last six months, Elevated anti -TPO (>5.61 IU/ml) and anti Tg (>4.11 IU/ml), To have TSH, Free T3 and Free T4 tests performed, Body Mass Index to be in the range of 18.5 kg/m2 - 30 kg/m2 <, Not losing 5% and/or more body weight in the last month Exclusion Criteria: - Under 18 years of age and over 65 years of age, Having thyroid disease other than HT, Having a diagnosis of autoimmune system disease other than HT that may adversely affect the study, Symptoms and/or diagnosis of celiac disease, To have been diagnosed with non-celiac gluten sensitivity, Following a gluten-free diet within the last three months, A diet therapy that has an effect on the autoimmune system within the last three months, Being diagnosed with eating behaviour disorder, Having any communication problems, Not signing the informed consent form, Failure to adapt to the work during the working period, to be in a situation/behaviour that may adversely affect the work, To have applied any nutritional intervention during the last three months prior to the study, Being pregnant or breastfeeding, Taking supplements such as selenium, zinc, vitamin D and/or iodine, which may affect the course of the study, To have received cancer treatment and / or to be receiving cancer treatment, Having other endocrine or metabolic diseases (e.g. diabetes, cardiovascular diseases), Diagnosed with a disease lasting more than 4 months in the last 12 months and other specialised dietary / compositionally different dietary patterns (e.g. high protein, ketogenic, low energy content < 1000 kcal/day), Body Mass Index <18.5 kg/m2 or BMI≥30 kg/m2, Loss of 5% and/or more body weight in the last month.

Sites / Locations

  • Istınye University

Arms of the Study

Arm 1

Arm 2

Arm 3

Arm 4

Arm Type

Experimental

Experimental

Experimental

No Intervention

Arm Label

Mediterranean groups

Gluten-Free groups

Mediterranean Gluten-Free groups

control group

Arm Description

This study is a prospective, single-blind study including case and control groups. Before the study started, participants were informed about the benefits and risks of the study. Participants were randomly divided into four different groups (MD, GFD, MGFD and control group). The intervention groups (MD group (n=10)) were administered weekly diets by a dietitian for 12 weeks according to individual-specific and daily energy needs and weight loss was not targeted. Patients were interviewed weekly to assess adherence to the study protocol and food consumption was recorded at each interview; those who complied with the weekly planned menus by less than eighty percent were excluded from the study.

This study is a prospective, single-blind study including case and control groups. Before the study started, participants were informed about the benefits and risks of the study. Participants were randomly divided into four different groups (MD, GFD, MGFD and control group). The intervention groups (GFD (n=10)) were administered weekly diets by a dietitian for 12 weeks according to individual-specific and daily energy needs and weight loss was not targeted. Patients were interviewed weekly to assess adherence to the study protocol and food consumption was recorded at each interview; those who complied with the weekly planned menus by less than eighty percent were excluded from the study.

This study is a prospective, single-blind study including case and control groups. Before the study started, participants were informed about the benefits and risks of the study. Participants were randomly divided into four different groups (MD, GFD, MGFD and control group). The intervention groups (MGFD (n=10)) were administered weekly diets by a dietitian for 12 weeks according to individual-specific and daily energy needs and weight loss was not targeted. Patients were interviewed weekly to assess adherence to the study protocol and food consumption was recorded at each interview; those who complied with the weekly planned menus by less than eighty percent were excluded from the study.

Patients in the control group (n=10) did not receive any special dietary intervention.

Outcomes

Primary Outcome Measures

Evaluation of the Effect of Gluten-Free Diet and Mediterranean Diet on the Autoimmune System in Patients with Hashimoto's Thyroid
Diet group (MD group (n=10)) was administered weekly diets for 12 weeks by a dietitian according to personalised and daily energy needs and weight loss was not targeted.

Secondary Outcome Measures

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First Posted
July 10, 2023
Last Updated
July 10, 2023
Sponsor
Acibadem University
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1. Study Identification

Unique Protocol Identification Number
NCT05949671
Brief Title
Evaluation of the Effect of Gluten-Free Diet and Mediterranean Diet
Official Title
Evaluation of the Effect of Gluten-Free Diet and Mediterranean Diet on the Autoimmune System in Patients With Hashimoto's Thyroid
Study Type
Interventional

2. Study Status

Record Verification Date
July 2023
Overall Recruitment Status
Completed
Study Start Date
June 10, 2021 (Actual)
Primary Completion Date
September 10, 2021 (Actual)
Study Completion Date
May 20, 2022 (Actual)

3. Sponsor/Collaborators

Responsible Party, by Official Title
Sponsor
Name of the Sponsor
Acibadem University

4. Oversight

Studies a U.S. FDA-regulated Drug Product
No
Studies a U.S. FDA-regulated Device Product
No
Data Monitoring Committee
Yes

5. Study Description

Brief Summary
Background: Hashimoto's Thyroiditis is an autoimmune disease that attacks thyroid cells through cell- and antibody-mediated immune processes and is characterized by the production of thyroid autoantibodies. In hashimoto, antithyroid peroxidase antibodies are increased and thyroid stimulating hormone levels are elevated. A gluten-free diet regulates thyroid autoimmunization by decreasing the concentration of antibodies. The Mediterranean diet also reduces disease-related oxidative stress parameters in patients with hashimoto's thyroid due to its anti-inflammatory effects. Aims: To evaluate the short-term effects of Mediterranean, gluten-free and Mediterranean gluten-free dietary patterns on thyroid function and autoantibody levels of patients. Study Design: Prospective, single-blind randomized controlled trial including case and control groups Methods: The 40 patients with hashimato thyroiditis included in the study were randomly divided into 4 different groups as gluten-free, Mediterranean, Mediterranean gluten-free and control group for 12 weeks. Thyroid function tests and autoantibody levels were analyzed at the beginning and end of the study. In addition, anthropometric measurements were taken at the beginning and end of the study and food consumption records and food consumption frequencies were evaluated.
Detailed Description
The aim of this study was to evaluate the short-term effects of Mediterranean (MD), Gluten Free (GFD) and Mediterranean Gluten Free (MGFD) dietary patterns on the autoimmune system in patients with Hashimoto's Thyroiditis. The study was planned as a prospective single-blind study including case and control groups and 40 women with hashimoto participated. Study participants were not taking medication or supplements to better evaluate the effect of the nutritional intervention on thyroid function. Participants were divided into 4 groups as MD, GFD, MGFD nutrition intervention groups and control group. At the beginning of the study and after three months of nutritional intervention, anthropometric measurements, body composition analysis, thyroid function tests were performed, food consumption records and food consumption frequencies were taken. Weekly menus were planned and the compliance of the individuals with the nutritional intervention applied for three months was evaluated. In this study, the decrease in antibody levels and changes in thyroid function tests were evaluated as short-term effects of the nutritional intervention. Long-term studies evaluating the changes on antibodies with nutritional intervention are needed.

6. Conditions and Keywords

Primary Disease or Condition Being Studied in the Trial, or the Focus of the Study
Hashimoto Thyroiditis, Hashimoto Disease
Keywords
Mediterranean diet, Mediterranean gluten-free diet, Gluten-free diet, hashimoto

7. Study Design

Primary Purpose
Treatment
Study Phase
Not Applicable
Interventional Study Model
Parallel Assignment
Model Description
doctoral thesis including case and control groups
Masking
Participant
Masking Description
patients do not know which group they belong to and other groups
Allocation
Randomized
Enrollment
40 (Actual)

8. Arms, Groups, and Interventions

Arm Title
Mediterranean groups
Arm Type
Experimental
Arm Description
This study is a prospective, single-blind study including case and control groups. Before the study started, participants were informed about the benefits and risks of the study. Participants were randomly divided into four different groups (MD, GFD, MGFD and control group). The intervention groups (MD group (n=10)) were administered weekly diets by a dietitian for 12 weeks according to individual-specific and daily energy needs and weight loss was not targeted. Patients were interviewed weekly to assess adherence to the study protocol and food consumption was recorded at each interview; those who complied with the weekly planned menus by less than eighty percent were excluded from the study.
Arm Title
Gluten-Free groups
Arm Type
Experimental
Arm Description
This study is a prospective, single-blind study including case and control groups. Before the study started, participants were informed about the benefits and risks of the study. Participants were randomly divided into four different groups (MD, GFD, MGFD and control group). The intervention groups (GFD (n=10)) were administered weekly diets by a dietitian for 12 weeks according to individual-specific and daily energy needs and weight loss was not targeted. Patients were interviewed weekly to assess adherence to the study protocol and food consumption was recorded at each interview; those who complied with the weekly planned menus by less than eighty percent were excluded from the study.
Arm Title
Mediterranean Gluten-Free groups
Arm Type
Experimental
Arm Description
This study is a prospective, single-blind study including case and control groups. Before the study started, participants were informed about the benefits and risks of the study. Participants were randomly divided into four different groups (MD, GFD, MGFD and control group). The intervention groups (MGFD (n=10)) were administered weekly diets by a dietitian for 12 weeks according to individual-specific and daily energy needs and weight loss was not targeted. Patients were interviewed weekly to assess adherence to the study protocol and food consumption was recorded at each interview; those who complied with the weekly planned menus by less than eighty percent were excluded from the study.
Arm Title
control group
Arm Type
No Intervention
Arm Description
Patients in the control group (n=10) did not receive any special dietary intervention.
Intervention Type
Other
Intervention Name(s)
mediterranean, gluten-free and mediterranean gluten-free diet intervention
Intervention Description
This study is a prospective, single-blind study including case and control groups. Before the study started, participants were informed about the benefits and risks of the study. Participants were randomly divided into four different groups (MD, GFD, MGFD and control group). The intervention groups (MD group (n=10), GFD (n=10), MGFD (n=10)) were administered weekly diets by a dietitian for 12 weeks according to individual-specific and daily energy needs and weight loss was not targeted. Patients in the control group (n=10) did not receive any special dietary intervention. Patients were interviewed weekly to assess adherence to the study protocol and food consumption was recorded at each interview; those who complied with the weekly planned menus by less than eighty percent were excluded from the study.
Primary Outcome Measure Information:
Title
Evaluation of the Effect of Gluten-Free Diet and Mediterranean Diet on the Autoimmune System in Patients with Hashimoto's Thyroid
Description
Diet group (MD group (n=10)) was administered weekly diets for 12 weeks by a dietitian according to personalised and daily energy needs and weight loss was not targeted.
Time Frame
May 2021-June2022
Other Pre-specified Outcome Measures:
Title
Evaluation of the Effect of Gluten-Free Diet and Mediterranean Diet on the Autoimmune System in Patients with Hashimoto's Thyroid
Description
Diet group (MD group (n=10)) was administered weekly diets for 12 weeks by a dietitian according to personalised and daily energy needs and weight loss was not targeted.
Time Frame
May 2021-May 2022

10. Eligibility

Sex
Female
Gender Based
Yes
Gender Eligibility Description
women with hashimoto's thyroiditis
Minimum Age & Unit of Time
18 Years
Accepts Healthy Volunteers
No
Eligibility Criteria
Inclusion Criteria: To apply to the Internal Diseases (Internal Medicine) outpatient clinic, to be diagnosed with hashimato thyroid (HT) by a physician and to be between the ages of 18-65, No diagnosis of any autoimmune system disease other than HT that may adversely affect the study, No symptoms of celiac disease and no diagnosis, Not following a gluten-free diet in the last three months, Not being diagnosed with an eating behaviour disorder, Not having any communication problems, Signing the informed consent form, Having had a thyroid ultrasound within the last six months, Elevated anti -TPO (>5.61 IU/ml) and anti Tg (>4.11 IU/ml), To have TSH, Free T3 and Free T4 tests performed, Body Mass Index to be in the range of 18.5 kg/m2 - 30 kg/m2 <, Not losing 5% and/or more body weight in the last month Exclusion Criteria: - Under 18 years of age and over 65 years of age, Having thyroid disease other than HT, Having a diagnosis of autoimmune system disease other than HT that may adversely affect the study, Symptoms and/or diagnosis of celiac disease, To have been diagnosed with non-celiac gluten sensitivity, Following a gluten-free diet within the last three months, A diet therapy that has an effect on the autoimmune system within the last three months, Being diagnosed with eating behaviour disorder, Having any communication problems, Not signing the informed consent form, Failure to adapt to the work during the working period, to be in a situation/behaviour that may adversely affect the work, To have applied any nutritional intervention during the last three months prior to the study, Being pregnant or breastfeeding, Taking supplements such as selenium, zinc, vitamin D and/or iodine, which may affect the course of the study, To have received cancer treatment and / or to be receiving cancer treatment, Having other endocrine or metabolic diseases (e.g. diabetes, cardiovascular diseases), Diagnosed with a disease lasting more than 4 months in the last 12 months and other specialised dietary / compositionally different dietary patterns (e.g. high protein, ketogenic, low energy content < 1000 kcal/day), Body Mass Index <18.5 kg/m2 or BMI≥30 kg/m2, Loss of 5% and/or more body weight in the last month.
Overall Study Officials:
First Name & Middle Initial & Last Name & Degree
Mutlu Tuçe Ülker, Dr
Organizational Affiliation
Acibadem University
Official's Role
Principal Investigator
Facility Information:
Facility Name
Istınye University
City
Istanbul
Country
Turkey

12. IPD Sharing Statement

Plan to Share IPD
Undecided

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