Health Condition 1: M170- Bilateral primary osteoarthritis of knee
Conditions
Interventions
Intervention1: Rhus tox30/200/1M: Rhus tox 30 4globules,twice daily for 3 days in 15 days intervals will be given in an empty stomach for 12 months by oral route. Potency will be increased as per nee
Sponsors
Central Council for Research in Homoeopathy,New Delhi
Eligibility
Inclusion criteria
Inclusion criteria: 1-Both male and female age from 40-70 years. 2-Radiologically confirmed cases of osteoarthritis (Grade-1 to Grade-3 as per Kellgren and Lawrence grading system) or fulfilling the criteria of American College of Rheumatology for diagnosis of OA of Knee. 3-Complaints of pain - aggravation from initial motion & amelioration from continued motion. 4-Cases with controlled DM and HTN. 5-Cases with written informed consent.
Exclusion criteria
Exclusion criteria: 1-Cases of below 40 years of age and above 70 years 2-Cases with joint deformities like Grade-4 OA cases. 3-Cases with Gout. 4-Cases with Psoriatic Arthritis. 5-History of known life threatening disease/systemic illness (tuberculosis, cancer, AIDS, diabetes, hypertension, cardiovascular disorders etc.) 6-Cases taking medication for any severe other illness. 7-Intra-articular injections within 2 wk before study entry. 8-Recent significant knee surgery within last 6 month. 9-Cases with transplanted knees
Design outcomes
Primary
| Measure | Time frame |
|---|---|
| Primary outcomes- Clinical assessment of joint pain through WOMAC index and KOOS at baseline, 6 months, 1 year and by ORIDL at every month. Timepoint: six months, one year | — |
Secondary
| Measure | Time frame |
|---|---|
| Secondary outcomes- Quality of Life through SF-36 arthritis specific health index (ASHI) at baseline, 6 months, 1 year. To assess the effect on progression of osteoarthritis through radiological/MRI investigation with grading as per Kellgren and Lawrence grading system at baseline, at the end of 6th months and 1 year of treatment. Timepoint: six months, one year | — |
Countries
India
Contacts
Public ContactDr Akhyaya kumar prusty
Outcome results
None listed