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Last Update Posted: 2010-04-29
Recruiting has ended
All Genders accepted | 40 Years-85 Years |
60 Estimated Participants | No Expanded Access |
Interventional Study | Does not accept healthy volunteers |
Comparative Study of Olive Oil With Piroxicam Gel in Osteoarthritis of the Knee
this is a randomized double blinded trial which is conducted to measure the efficacy of topical virgin olive oil on osteoarthritis of knee that will be done in contrast to standard piroxicam gel.
application of herbal product has old history in therapy of human diseases. olive oil is one of the important diet in Iran which its efficacy in reducing of rheumatic pains was pointed out by Avicenna in 10th century. Nevertheless, its efficacy is not confirmed by scientific study.
in this double blinded study, 200 patients with diagnosed osteoarthritis of knee will be recruited that will randomly be assigned in piroxicam or olive oil group. the piroxicam gel or olive oil will be repackaged in anonymous tubes, which only recognizable via codes. the patients or visiting clinicians will be unaware of content of tubes. the final assessor will be blind to groups and interventions.
the efficacy of therapies will be evaluated by means of WOMAC and PGs standard questionnaires.
Eligibility
Relevant conditions:
Osteoarthritis of the Knee
If you aren't sure if you meet the criteria above speak to your healthcare professional. Criteria may be updated but not reflected here, do not hesitate to contact the trial if you think are close to fitting criteria.
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