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Limited efficacy of glucosamine preparations in the treatment of knee or hip OA
August 2013
Limited efficacy of glucosamine preparations in the treatment of knee or hip OA
Study Type:Meta analysis
OE Level Evidence:1
Journal Level of Evidence:N/A
Efficacies of different preparations of glucosamine for the treatment of osteoarthritis: a meta-analysis of randomised, double-blind, placebo-controlled trials
Int J Clin Pract. 2013 Jun;67(6):585-94. doi: 10.1111/ijcp.12115Did you know you're eligible to earn 0.5 CME credits for reading this report? Click Here
Synopsis
19 double-blind, placebo-controlled randomized controlled trials were included in this meta-analysis investigating the effect of glucosamine sulfate and glucosamine hydrochloride in the treatment of knee or hip osteoarthritis. Results indicated that neither preparation had a significant effect for pain reduction. Functional recovery appeared to be improved with glucosamine sulfate, specifically af...
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