Rheumatoid arthritis. Rheumatoid arthritis, unspecified
Conditions
Interventions
Intervention 1: High-Performance Inulin (HPI) inulin supplement, with a degree of polymerization or DP higher than or equal to 22, under the brand name Frutafit® TEX, a product of Sensus/Netherlands,
Oligo or polymer consists of D-fructose units with a glucose unit at the end. These compounds are found in foods such as celery, chicory, garlic, onions, wheat, bananas, soybeans, artichokes, and aspa
Sponsors
Esfahan University of Medical Sciences
Eligibility
Sex/Gender
All
Age
30 Years to 65 Years
Inclusion criteria
Inclusion criteria: Age between 30 and 65 years Willingness to participate in the study and complete the consent form before starting the supplement therapy Not taking herbal and medicinal supplements, especially antioxidant supplements, in the three months before the start of the study
Exclusion criteria
Exclusion criteria: Pregnancy and breastfeeding smoking Following a special diet Taking drugs that affect the digestive microbiome, including antibiotics, proton pump inhibitors, and probiotic and prebiotic supplements in the last three months Inflammatory bowel diseases (Crohn's and ulcerative colitis) Using traditional medicine methods in the last 3 months Infectious rheumatoid arthritis
Design outcomes
Primary
| Measure | Time frame |
|---|---|
| Severity of rheumatoid arthritis. Timepoint: Measuring the severity of rheumatoid arthritis at the beginning of the study (before the start of the intervention) and 60 days after the start of taking the supplement (the end of the intervention). Method of measurement: Blood tests and questionnaires related to the severity of rheumatoid arthritis. | — |
Countries
Iran (Islamic Republic of)
Contacts
Public ContactMarzieh Kafeshani
Esfahan University of Medical Sciences
Outcome results
None listed