The Impact of Dietary Restriction of Animal Protein and Fat on Osteoarthritis

NACompletedINTERVENTIONAL
Enrollment

40

Participants

Timeline

Start Date

December 31, 2010

Primary Completion Date

February 29, 2012

Study Completion Date

February 29, 2012

Conditions
Osteoarthritis
Interventions
OTHER

Limitation of Animal Fat and Protein in the Diet

Animal products were proscribed and the use of unrefined foods was encouraged. Participants were asked to limit high-fat plant foods, such as nuts, avocados, and refined oils. There was no restriction in energy intake, were encouraged to eat freely and not count calories.

OTHER

Control

Participants assigned to the control group will be instructed to follow their usual diets.

Trial Locations (1)

49684

Mary R Clifton, MD (private solo practice office), Traverse City

Sponsors

Lead Sponsor

All Listed Sponsors
collaborator

Blue Cross Blue Shield of Michigan Foundation

OTHER

lead

Essentia Health

OTHER