A randomised controlled trial of a Mediterranean Dietary Intervention for Adults with Rheumatoid Arthritis (MEDRA): Study protocol.

ABSTRACT:

Background

Rheumatoid arthritis (RA) is the most common type of autoimmune arthritis affecting 0.5-1% of the adult population worldwide. While the primary line of treatment of RA includes pharmacological therapies, people living with the condition often seek non-pharmacological therapies such as diet and exercise in an attempt to attenuate their symptoms. Established, evidence-based dietary guidelines for RA are currently lacking. The MEDRA study aims to explore the effectiveness of implementing, via telehealth, a Mediterranean type diet (MedDiet) compared to a standard healthy diet as per the Healthy Eating Guidelines (HEG) in Ireland in terms of differences in physical function and quality of life in adults with RA living in Ireland.

Methods

The MEDRA study is a parallel,

SUBMITTER: Raad T 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC9126839 | biostudies-literature | 2022 Aug

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature