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The Effectiveness of a Herbal Supplement in Osteoarthritis.
Led by Middlesex University · Updated on 2026-01-29
30
Participants Needed
1
Research Sites
38 weeks
Total Duration
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AI-Summary
What this Trial Is About
This study aims to evaluate the effectiveness and safety of a combined herbal supplement containing Boswellia serrata, Curcuma longa, and Vitis vinifera in adults with clinically diagnosed knee or hip osteoarthritis. The primary objective is to determine whether the supplement improves osteoarthritis-related symptoms. The supplement will be compared with a placebo. Participants will: * take the supplement and placebo for 4 weeks each, one at a time; * complete validated questionnaires (6 times online) * perform three performance-based physical tests (6 times online) * provide a urine sample
CONDITIONS
Official Title
The Effectiveness of a Herbal Supplement in Osteoarthritis.
Who Can Participate
Eligibility Criteria
You may qualify if you...
- Aged 18 years or older
- Diagnosis of osteoarthritis in knee or hip
- Pain score of at least 4 on Numerical Rating Scale during most painful movement in last 24 hours
- Lequesne's Functional Index score of 7 or higher
- Able to walk and move around without assistance
You will not qualify if you...
- Pregnant or breastfeeding
- Autoimmune diseases such as rheumatoid arthritis, gout, or lupus
- Joint trauma, injury, infection, meniscus tear, or complete loss of articular cartilage
- Expectation of surgery
- History of viscous or corticosteroid injections into affected joints or oral corticosteroids within last 12 months
- Allergy to intervention ingredients or NSAIDs
- Peptic ulceration or upper gastrointestinal bleeding
- High alcohol intake, substance abuse, or history of addiction
- Tumor or cancer
- Abnormal kidney or liver function or altered blood chemistry
- Use of medications that may interfere with the study interventions
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Trial Site Locations
Total: 1 location
1
Middlesex Univeristy London
London, United Kingdom, NW4 4BT
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Research Team
P
Patrycja Brodka Pedrp, MSc
CONTACT
L
Lygeri Dimitriou, Dr
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How is the study designed?
Study Type
INTERVENTIONAL
Masking
TRIPLE
Allocation
RANDOMIZED
Model
CROSSOVER
Primary Purpose
OTHER
Number of Arms
2
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