Status:

TERMINATED

Mediterranean vs. High-Fermented-Food Diet Adherence on Inflammation in Lupus

Lead Sponsor:

University of Florida

Conditions:

Lupus Erythematosus, Systemic

Eligibility:

All Genders

18-100 years

Phase:

NA

Brief Summary

This is a 4-month randomized controlled trial to evaluate the feasibility of 'good and very good' adherence to the Mediterranean dietary pattern and to a high-fermented-food diet by individuals with S...

Detailed Description

Given the demonstrated beneficial effects of the Mediterranean dietary pattern in autoimmune disease and the potential benefit of a high-fermented-food diet on inflammatory profiles, we aim to determi...

Eligibility Criteria

Inclusion

  • \> 18 years of age
  • Able to provide informed consent and undertake study questionnaire completion in English
  • Meets SLE diagnostic criteria and is currently under the care of a rheumatologist, nephrologist, or other physician regarding SLE care
  • Be willing and able to comply with all the study-related procedures

Exclusion

  • Pregnant or planning pregnancy within the duration of the interventional study.
  • Currently following a vegetarian/vegan diet.
  • Allergy/sensitivity to gluten, soy, or cow's milk.
  • Self-disclosure of lactose intolerance
  • Inability to comply with the study procedures.
  • Baseline dietary fiber intake \> 30 g/day
  • MEDAS score at baseline \> 9
  • Baseline consumption of \> 2 servings per day of fermented foods

Key Trial Info

Start Date :

March 22 2022

Trial Type :

INTERVENTIONAL

Allocation :

ACTUAL

End Date :

March 1 2025

Estimated Enrollment :

5 Patients enrolled

Trial Details

Trial ID

NCT05379725

Start Date

March 22 2022

End Date

March 1 2025

Last Update

June 26 2025

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University of Florida/UF Health

Gainesville, Florida, United States, 32611