Status:

COMPLETED

Effects of Aquamin F on Osteoarthritis of the Knee

Lead Sponsor:

Marigot Ltd.

Conditions:

Osteoarthritis of the Knee

Eligibility:

All Genders

35-75 years

Phase:

PHASE1

PHASE2

Brief Summary

The objective of this trial is to evaluate the effect of Aquamin F alone or in combination with glucosamine sulfate versus placebo on symptoms of joint pain, stiffness and immobility in subjects with ...

Detailed Description

Method: Subjects were randomized to receive 12 weeks of Glucosamine sulfate vs Aquamin F vs Placebo vs Aquamin F + Glucosamine sulfate while controlling for pain with acetaminophen. Subjects were then...

Eligibility Criteria

Inclusion

  • Inclusion Criteria
  • Subjects aged 35 to 75, male or female
  • Subjects diagnosed with symptomatic moderate to severe osteoarthritis of the knee according to the modified criteria of the American College of Rheumatology17, 18
  • Subjects who present with osteoarthritis of the knee as judged by symptoms and disabilities detectable through published, validated questionnaires or previous diagnosis by a physician.
  • Subjects who are symptomatic with daily or near daily pain and stiffness from osteoarthritis.
  • Subjects with screening WOMAC Osteoarthritis Index total score (transformed score) of not more than 75.
  • Subjects with ability to comprehend and complete the questionnaires and forms.
  • Subjects whose schedules permit clinic evaluations every four weeks.
  • Subjects who are willing to stop taking calcium supplements, if any, and to restrict consumption of high calcium foods to 600 mg (two dairy serving) per day
  • Subjects with a high probability of compliance with study procedures and test article consumption.
  • Subjects willing and able to follow protocol guidelines and schedules, and complete diaries.
  • Subjects who are likely to abstain from taking unauthorized supplements or participating in any other clinical trial or experimental treatment during this trial
  • Subjects with normal gastrointestinal digestion and absorption.
  • Exclusion Criteria
  • Subjects suffering from inflammatory arthritis, gout, pseudogout, Paget's disease, seizure disorder, insulin dependent diabetes mellitus, uncontrolled hypertension, unstable cardiovascular disease, active hepatic or renal disease, active cancer and/or HIV infection.
  • Subjects who are non-ambulatory or bedridden due to osteoarthritis.
  • Subjects who are dependent on prescription drugs to control pain.
  • Subjects on any other clinical trial or experimental treatment in the past 3 months
  • Subjects who are pregnant, lactating, or at risk of becoming pregnant.
  • Subjects who have received:
  • Non-Steroidal Anti-Inflammatory Drugs (NSAIDS) within 48 hours prior to study enrollment.
  • Intramuscular or systemic corticosteroid injection within 4 weeks prior to study enrollment.
  • Intra-articular corticosteroid injection within 2 months prior to study enrollment.
  • Intra-articular hyaluronic acid injection within 4 months prior to study enrollment.

Exclusion

    Key Trial Info

    Start Date :

    January 1 2006

    Trial Type :

    INTERVENTIONAL

    End Date :

    December 1 2006

    Estimated Enrollment :

    70 Patients enrolled

    Trial Details

    Trial ID

    NCT00452101

    Start Date

    January 1 2006

    End Date

    December 1 2006

    Last Update

    March 26 2007

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