The aim of this study is to test if an extract of Turmeric can alleviate symptoms of osteoarthritis in volunteers with osteoarthritis of the hip and or knee.
The included volunteers, who are devided into two groups either placebo or turmeric extract, will be tested using WOMAC questionnaires focussing on pain, stiffness and daily activity. In addition different aspects of quality of life will be evaluated and the consumption of rescue medication will be recorded in patients personal diary. The treatment period is 3 month with the posibility to continue for an additional 3 month.
Study Type
INTERVENTIONAL
Allocation
RANDOMIZED
Purpose
TREATMENT
Masking
QUADRUPLE
Enrollment
120
Department of Nutrition, Exercise and Sports
Copenhagen, Denmark
Pain
Difference in WOMAC pain on a 100 mm VAS scale (high levels worse)
Time frame: 3 month
Pain
Difference in WOMAC pain on a 100 mm VAS scale (high levels worse)
Time frame: 6 month
ADL (Activity of daily living)
Difference in WOMAC ADL on a 100 mm VAS scale (high levels worse)
Time frame: 3 month
ADL (Activity of daily living)
Difference in WOMAC ADL on a 100 mm VAS scale (high levels worse)
Time frame: 6 month
Rescue medication
Consumption of rescue medication from diaries (mg)
Time frame: 3 month
Rescue medication
Consumption of rescue medication from diaries (mg)
Time frame: 6 month
Stiffness of joints
Difference in stiffness of joints on a 100 mm VAS scale (higher values worse)
Time frame: 3 month
Stiffness of joints
Difference in stiffness of joints on a 100 mm VAS scale (higher values worse)
Time frame: 6 month
The volunteer evaluation of Global Disease Severity (PGAD)
PGAD is measured on a 100 mm VAS scale (higher values worse)
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Time frame: 3 month
The volunteer evaluation of Global Disease Severity (PGAD)
PGAD is measured on a 100 mm VAS scale (higher values worse)
Time frame: 6 month