Osteoarthritis
Conditions
Keywords
Osteoarthritis
Brief summary
The purpose of this study is to evaluate the efficacy and safety of 'Shinbaro Capsule', a new herbal anti-arthritic agent, in patients with osteoarthritis of the knee.
Interventions
Herbal drug (Ledebouriellae Radix, Achyranthis Radix, Acanthopanacis Cortex, Cibotii Rhizoma, Glycine Semen, Eucommiae Cortex)
Sponsors
Study design
Eligibility
Inclusion criteria
* age between 35 and 80 * diagnosed with Knee OA based on criteria of ACR and showed ont through I \ III of Kellgren Stage on radiography * wuffered constantly with Knee OA for more than 6 months prior to begining the study * scored more than 30 on total WOMAC scale
Exclusion criteria
* had other comorbid orthopedic disease * had OA of index knee from significant trauma or surgery
Design outcomes
Primary
| Measure | Time frame | Description |
|---|---|---|
| WOMAC change | Baseline, 12 weeks | WOMAC change |
Secondary
| Measure | Time frame | Description |
|---|---|---|
| 100mm Pain VAS on walking | Baseline, 12 weeks | change, percent change |
| PGART | 12 weeks | — |
| Adverse Events | 12 weeks | — |