Osteoarthritis
Conditions
Interventions
Sponsors
Eligibility
Inclusion criteria
Inclusion criteria: Patients do understand the studyprotocol (popular edition) Symptoms of osteoarthritis. 40 years or older. No intake of glucosamine for at least 3 months. Are the trial subjects under 18? no Number of subjects for this age range: F.1.2 Adults (18-64 years) yes F.1.2.1 Number of subjects for this age range F.1.3 Elderly (>=65 years) yes F.1.3.1 Number of subjects for this age range
Exclusion criteria
Exclusion criteria: Severe illness (fx heart disease, cancer, inflammation illnesses as fx cronic Rheumatoid arthritis). Medicine (other than painkillers as paracetamol and NSAID) Change or planing a change in diet or physical activity Abuse of alcohol Pregnant or nursing Allergy to shellfish
Design outcomes
Primary
| Measure | Time frame |
|---|---|
| Main Objective: Investigate the effect of glucosamine supplementation on lipoproteins (cholesterol) and triglycerides in patients with mild to moderate osteoarthritis.;Secondary Objective: Symptom change Adverse effects;Primary end point(s): Cholesterol and triglyceride concentration in the blood. | — |
Countries
Denmark