Degenerative Arthritis, Inflammation
Conditions
Keywords
Osteoarthritis, Osteoarthritic pain, Arthritic pain, Arthritis, joint inflammation, Arthralgia
Brief summary
The treatment of osteoarthritis, a disease that eventually affects the majority of the older population, involves the alleviation of symptoms such as pain and stiffness, and the reduction of inflammation. A double-blind, placebo-controlled, crossover study will be performed to examine the effect of topical application of Elmore Oil, a herbal remedy (containing Eucalyptus oil, Tea tree oil, Olive oil and Vanilla), which has recently been reported to have anti-inflammatory properties, on the symptoms of osteoarthritis.
Detailed description
Sixty patients were randomly selected and approved for the study, 30 patients with even numbers received the blue dotted Elmore oil and 30 patients with odd numbers got the orange dotted Elmore and were advised to apply 3x daily on the affected knees respectively for four weeks. On the fifth week, they stopped application for 7 days as flush out period. Then on the 6th week a cross over was done on the patients - the blue dotted patients, this time received the orange dotted Elmore Oil and vice-versa and did the application three times daily for another 4 weeks. All throughout the usage, they filled out their diaries (noting the degree of pain, feeling of well being (improved sleep, mobility, ability to do their daily activities at home or at work). A pre-application base line laboratory tests were done, after 4 weeks and after 8 weeks.
Interventions
OTHERTwo oily solutions (Blue Dotted and Orange Dotted Elmore Oils)
Thirty participants received Blue Dotted Elmore Oil and another thirty received the Orange dotted Elmore Oil, they applied the oils three times daily on the affected knees for four weeks and stopped usage on the fifth week (flush out period) and on the 6 week, the two group switched to Orange and Blue Elmore Oil respectively. All throughout applications, they filled out their diaries to indicate changes in their mobility, moods, feeling of well being and ability to do their daily work at home or at work every week.
Sponsors
Elmore Oil Company Pty Ltd
Study design
Observational model
COHORT
Time perspective
PROSPECTIVE
Eligibility
Sex/Gender
ALL
Age
45 Years to 90 Years
Healthy volunteers
No
Inclusion criteria
* Diagnosed osteoarthritis based on the criteria developed by the American College of Rheumatology.
Exclusion criteria
* Using other forms of topical pain relief.
Design outcomes
Primary
| Measure | Time frame |
|---|---|
| Decrease in joint swelling, pain and stiffness after each treatment period | Every day for 28 days |
Secondary
| Measure | Time frame |
|---|---|
| Detect changes in Full Blood Examination parameters, liver function tests, and kidney function tests, including a CRP and ESR. | 28 days |
Countries
Philippines
Outcome results
None listed