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effect of Harpagophytum and Curcuma and diclofenac sodium in elderly patients with osteoarthritis

The comparison of the effect of Harpagophytum and Curcuma and diclofenac sodium on pain, stiffness and physical function of knee in elderly patients with osteoarthritis

Status
Active, not recruiting
Phases
Phase 3
Study type
Interventional
Source
IRCT
Registry ID
IRCT20200107046033N1
Enrollment
60
Registered
2020-02-23
Start date
2020-04-03
Completion date
Unknown
Last updated
2020-03-24

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Conditions

osteoarthritis.

Interventions

Intervention 1: Intervention group 1: 40 mg curcumin tablet administered by Exir Nano Sina Pharmaceutical Company once daily. Intervention 2: Intervention group 2: Talental 480 mg tablet administered

Sponsors

Sabzevar University of Medical Sciences
Lead Sponsor

Eligibility

Sex/Gender
All
Age
60 Years to No maximum

Inclusion criteria

Inclusion criteria: Knee osteoarthritis diagnosed by radiographic evidence and medical expert Knee pain more than two months Acceptable cognitive ability based on a brief cognitive test tool (score of 7 and above) No history of surgery related to the disease (eg replacement and joint repair) Non-injection of the drug into the knee joint within 30 days prior to intervention or schedule for injection until the end Study period

Exclusion criteria

Exclusion criteria: Taking narcotic drugs History of gallbladder and liver disease any surgery in the next 2 weeks Blindness and deafness and inability to communicate severe and untreated diseases Use of psychotropic drugs

Design outcomes

Primary

MeasureTime frame
Pain, stiffness and knee joint function based on the WOMAC questionnaire. Timepoint: In 5 steps at the beginning of the experiment and at intervals of one week to one month. Method of measurement: WOMAC questionnaire.

Secondary

MeasureTime frame
Pain reduction. Timepoint: 5 times: 1 before intervention and 4 times after intervention with weekly intervals for 4 weeks. Method of measurement: WOMAC questionnaire.

Countries

Iran (Islamic Republic of)

Contacts

Public ContactRaha Salehabadi

Sabzevar University of Medical Sciences

rahasalehabadi@gmail.com+98 51 4401 8314

Outcome results

None listed

Source: IRCT (via WHO ICTRP) · Data processed: Feb 4, 2026