The UC San Diego Krupp Center for Integrative Research is committed to contributing to the growing body of scientific research in the field of integrative medicine and health. We sponsor innovative integrative medicine approaches that show the greatest promise of bettering human health for the largest number of people at the lowest cost.
This pilot study evaluates the feasibility of implementing a structured nutritional intervention based on Time Restricted Eating (TRE) and the Mediterranean Diet (MEDI).
This 6-week double-blinded trial examines whether individuals in the early stages of psychosis (EP) respond to 1000 mg of endocannabinoids (CBD) with the aim of improving positive, negative, and cognitive symptoms of psychosis.
This study aims to determine whether increasing consumption of a Whole-Food Plant-Based (WFPB) diet can improve quality of life, pain, and inflammation in women with endometriosis. This study is open for recruitment.
A feasibility and safety study of a time-restricted, healthy eating intervention in patients with metabolic liver diseases.
A 6-month virtual shared medical appointment (SMA) program for weight management based on intensive lifestyle change. Includes in-person assessments and covers all six pillars of Lifestyle Medicine through 12 group visits and personalized support.
A 3-month study testing how nutritional changes impact rheumatoid arthritis. Participants attend four in-person visits and receive expert counseling, education, and coaching to adopt a healthy, anti-inflammatory diet supported by the Division of Rheumatology and Integrative Nutrition.
A 3–5 month integrative program supporting patients undergoing GI cancer surgery through mindfulness, nutrition, and exercise.
This study is currently in the planning phase. Details about objectives, eligibility, and participation will be available once recruitment begins.
This randomized, placebo-controlled study aims to determine improvements in breastfeeding difficulty of hospitalized newborns. This study is in development, and recruitment has not yet begun.
An 8-week program for patients with Laryngopharyngeal Reflux (LPR) including telehealth nutrition counseling, speech evaluation, and a nutrition program.
This study tests a 5-week anti-inflammatory whole-foods diet for early psychosis patients, evaluating feasibility, satisfaction, adherence, and its effects on metabolic health, symptoms, and well-being.
This study aims to assess the feasibility of a 12-week anti-inflammatory diet (ITIS) among Long-COVID (PASC) patients.
This randomized, placebo-controlled study aimed to determine the feasibility and potential effects on glutathione status using a Whole-Food Plant-Based (WFPB) diet among an adult population with type-2 diabetes.
This pilot study investigated how a short-term anti-inflammatory diet might reduce pain and inflammation in individuals with rheumatoid arthritis (RA).
This study aimed to determine whether increasing consumption of a Whole-Food Plant-Based (WFPB) diet can improve gut microbiome diversity, quality of life, pain, and inflammation in women with endometriosis.
The study aims to evaluate the feasibility and explore the potential effects of using aromatherapy and visual mindfulness as complementary therapies in patients undergoing inpatient treatment for pain and nausea.
