Fennel Extract Reduces Pain in Female Patients with Knee Osteoarthritis After Two Weeks

How to Cite

OrthoEvidence. Fennel Extract Reduces Pain in Female Patients with Knee Osteoarthritis After Two Weeks. ACE Report. 2020;9(10):6. Available from: https://myorthoevidene.com/AceReport/Report/12352

Study Type:Therapy

OE Level Evidence:1

Journal Level of Evidence:1

Effect of sweet fennel seed extract capsule on knee pain in women with knee osteoarthritis.

Complement Ther Clin Pract. 2020 Aug;40:101219

Contributing Authors: M Alazadeh M Azadbakht F Niksolat H Asgarirad M Moosazadeh A Ahmadi SS Yousefi

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Synopsis

Sixty-six female patients diagnosed with knee osteoarthritis (OA) were randomized to receive Fennel extract (Foeniculum vulgare) or a placebo for knee pain. The outcomes of interest included the following: the Western Ontario and McMaster Universities Arthritis Index (WOMAC) questionnaire (in Farsi) total score and subscales for pain, stiffness, and physical function, as well as the pain on a Visu...