Chronic osteoarthritis. Osteoarthritis of knee
Conditions
Interventions
Intervention group: Patients were randomly divided into three intervention groups (topical application of 3% tarragon oil extract), sweet almond oil group, and control group. For this purpose, a lotte
Sponsors
Bojnourd University of Medical Sciences
Eligibility
Sex/Gender
All
Age
30 Years to 70 Years
Inclusion criteria
Inclusion criteria: Confirmation of osteoarthritis of the knee by an orthopedic specialist Pain score = 4 at least in the last 3 months based on the VAS scale People who are able to understand the description and complete the interview Written and informed consent of the person Age 30-70 years No cancer, pregnancy and blood coagulation diseases such as hemophilia No wound above the knee joint No signs of acute infection at the knee joint No serious diseases such as liver disease and kidney failure No history of gastric ulcer disease, and skin lesions in the knee area No surgery to replace the knee joint or inject intra-articular steroids 90 days before the study. Do not suffer from abnormalities related to the lower limbs
Exclusion criteria
Exclusion criteria: 1- Taking oral and topical steroids for 14 days, alcoholism and drug addiction Patients with radiculopathy and neuropathy, patients with musculoskeletal diseases (including rheumatoid arthritis, septic arthritis, metabolic arthritis, gout and fibromyalgia) History of allergic reaction to sweet almond oil or tarragon-derived productsUse more than 2 grams per day of acetaminophen or other analgesics such as injectable drugs or other drugs such as glucosamine and chondroitin sulfate. Hospitalization Not wanting to continue participating in the study Travel and leave treatment
Design outcomes
Primary
| Measure | Time frame |
|---|---|
| Intensity of pain. Timepoint: One week and three weeks after the intervention. Method of measurement: WOMAC questionnaire and VAS questionnaire.;Joint dryness. Timepoint: One week and three weeks after the intervention. Method of measurement: WOMAC Questionnaire.;Joint physical function. Timepoint: WOMAC Questionnaire. Method of measurement: One week and three weeks after the intervention. | — |
Countries
Iran (Islamic Republic of)
Contacts
Public ContactSoheila Abedpour
Birjand University of Medical Sciences
Outcome results
None listed