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Vegan Diet and Immune-Inflammatory Outcomes in Asthma and Healthy Adults
Sponsor: Medical University of Gdansk
Summary
This randomized controlled study evaluates the effects of a balanced vegan diet compared with a balanced omnivorous diet on inflammatory and immune response markers and clinical asthma parameters in healthy adults and individuals with mild to moderate asthma, aged 18 to 50. Participants will follow assigned dietary plans for 12 weeks with dietitian support delivered via digital tools.
Official title: The Effect of a Vegan Diet on Inflammatory and Immune Biomarkers in Adult Patients With Asthma and in Healthy Individuals: A Randomized Controlled Trial
Key Details
Gender
All
Age Range
18 Years - 50 Years
Study Type
INTERVENTIONAL
Enrollment
280
Start Date
2026-03
Completion Date
2029-09-30
Last Updated
2026-03-18
Healthy Volunteers
Yes
Conditions
Interventions
Omnivorous diet
Participants will follow an individually planned, nutritionally adequate, isocaloric omnivorous diet for 12 weeks. Diet plans will be prepared by a clinical dietitian. Adherence will be monitored 3-day food diaries, weekly remote consultations, and digital tools. Participants will receive vitamin D supplementation (2000 IU/day).
Vegan diet
Participants will follow an individually planned, nutritionally adequate isocaloric vegan diet for 12 weeks. Diet plans will be prepared by a clinical dietitian. Adherence will be monitored 3-day food diaries, weekly remote consultations, and digital tools. Participants will receive vitamin D supplementation (2000 IU/day) and vitamin B12 supplementation according to standard recommendations.