Table 4

Blinding of personnel included in the study

Physician enrolling patientPhysician administering questionnairesDietitianLaboratory personnel
Disease activityN/ABlindedBlindedBlinded
QuestionnairesBlinded*N/ABlindedBlinded
Dietary interviewBlinded*BlindedN/A†Blinded
Laboratory measuresBlinded*BlindedBlindedN/A
  • *The treating physician will immediately access data for safety reasons and act accordingly. Patients will be informed of the laboratory results in a letter.

  • †Dietary education will be provided based on dietary adherence.

  • N/A, not applicable.