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Glucosamine sulfate ineffective for chronic low back pain and degenerative lumbar OA
July 2013
Glucosamine sulfate ineffective for chronic low back pain and degenerative lumbar OA
Study Type:Therapy
OE Level Evidence:1
Journal Level of Evidence:N/A
Effect of glucosamine on pain-related disability in patients with chronic low back pain and degenerative lumbar osteoarthritis: a randomized controlled trial
JAMA. 2010 Jul 7;304(1):45-52.Did you know you're eligible to earn 0.5 CME credits for reading this report? Click Here
Synopsis
250 patients (>25 yr) with chronic LBP(>6 month) and degenerative lumbar osteoarthritis(OA) were randomized to be administered 1500mg per day of glucosamine or placebo for 6 months duration. At 12 month time point, glucosamine sulfate was deemed ineffective in treating chronic LBP and other symptoms of degenerative lumbar osteoarthritis.
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