Plain-English translation of NCT07277491 on ClinicalTrials.gov ↗ · Source last updated · Translation generated · How we translate trials
This trial examined how nutrition affects people living with rheumatic diseases—conditions like rheumatoid arthritis, lupus, and scleroderma that cause inflammation and affect the joints and body systems. Researchers studied whether nutritional deficiencies were common in these patients and whether poor nutrition was linked to how active their diseases were.
People with rheumatic diseases often develop malnutrition because their medications and illnesses affect appetite, digestion, and how their bodies absorb nutrients. However, doctors don't have a clear, agreed-upon way to measure and diagnose these nutritional problems. This trial aimed to fill that gap by examining which assessment tools work best and understanding the connection between nutrition and disease activity.
Participants visited the rheumatology clinic where researchers assessed their nutritional status using several different evaluation methods, including measurements of body composition, blood work, and dietary intake review. The study also compared people with rheumatic diseases to healthy volunteers matched for age and sex to see what differences existed in their nutritional status.
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Egypt
Enrollment target
~460 participants
Started
January 2023
Primary completion
February 2026
Age range
18 Years and older
Last updated on clinicaltrials.gov in June 2026.