None listed
Conditions
Brief summary
The primary aim of this pilot study is to determine the feasibility of an anti-inflammatory diet on clinical features of knee osteoarthritis. All participants will be enrolled into the intervention group and receive specific dietary advice on an anti-inflammatory diet. . Over the course of the 9 week study period, participants will undertake: 3-day food diaries at regular time intervals, as well as completing surveys regarding their knee pain, function and quality of life. Our hypothesis states that post 9-week dietary intervention, participants will have a clinically meaningful difference in clinical features of osteoarthritis compared to the control arm.
Interventions
The anti-inflammatory diet intervention group will recieve specific anti-inflammatory dietary education and advice through teleconference (Zoom or Phone) and via written material delivered by an Accredited Practising Dietician. These material have been specifically designed by dieticians for this study. Participants will be encouraged to avoid refined carbohydrates, sugar, ultraprocessed foods, processed meats and junk foods. The diet will focus on consumption of lean meats, fish, eggs, dairy,
The anti-inflammatory diet intervention group will recieve specific anti-inflammatory dietary education and advice through teleconference (Zoom or Phone) and via written material delivered by an Accredited Practising Dietician. These material have been specifically designed by dieticians for this study. Participants will be encouraged to avoid refined carbohydrates, sugar, ultraprocessed foods, processed meats and junk foods. The diet will focus on consumption of lean meats, fish, eggs, dairy, fruit, vegetables, nuts, seeds and olive oil. This advice will be supplemented by written material. There will be a total of 4 points of contact with participants occurring at baseline, 3-weeks, 6-weeks and 9-weeks. During the consultations, participant diet will be assessed, further education provided and troubleshooting of any barriers to adherence. Participants will be asked to record their food intake via a three-day food diary at 3-weeks, 6-weeks and 9-weeks. Dietary information will be collected via hard-copy or phone based app and assessed by an Accredited Practising Dietitian.
Sponsors
La Trobe University: Research Focus Area: Sport, Exercise and Rehabilitation
Study design
Allocation
Non-randomised trial
Intervention model
Single group
Primary purpose
Treatment
Masking
Open (masking not used) (Investigator, Outcomes Assessor)
Eligibility
Sex/Gender
All
Age
40 Years to 85 Years
Healthy volunteers
No
Inclusion criteria
-At least moderate knee symptoms (equal to or greater than 4/10 average pain and/or equal to or greater than 5/10 worse pain) during the previous week. Which reflects the international guideline-based clinical diagnosis of osteoarthritis - Between 40 and 85 years of age at baseline assessment - Willing to complete a 12-week anti-inflammatory diet intervention and available to attend all assessments
Exclusion criteria
- Another reason than OA for knee symptoms (e.g. tumour, fibromyalgia, referred pain). - Already participating in a specific anti-inflammatory diet (e.g. low carbohydrate, high-fat, paleo, Mediterranean). - >5kg weight loss in the past three months (i.e. not weight stable)
Outcome results
None listed