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Glucosamine + chondroitin reduced joint space narrowing at 2 years vs. placebo in knee OA
July 2015
Glucosamine + chondroitin reduced joint space narrowing at 2 years vs. placebo in knee OA
Study Type:N/A
OE Level Evidence:1
Journal Level of Evidence:N/A
Glucosamine and chondroitin for knee osteoarthritis: a double-blind randomised placebo-controlled clinical trial evaluating single and combination regimens
Ann Rheum Dis. 2015 May;74(5):851-8.Did you know you're eligible to earn 0.5 CME credits for reading this report? Click Here
Synopsis
605 patients with osteoarthritis (OA) of the knee and resultant chronic knee pain were recruited to the study. Participants were randomized to consume glucosamine, chondroitin, a combination of both, or a placebo once daily for 2 years. The purpose of the study was to assess the effect on the supplements on joint space narrowing (JSN), pain, and function. The trial found that groups were comparabl...
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