Effects of collagen and milk protein on joint comfort and skin appearance in postmenopausal women.

Not Applicable

• Conditions: Joint health; Osteoarthritis; Inflammation; Musculoskeletal - Osteoarthritis; Metabolic and Endocrine - Metabolic disorders

• Registration Number: ACTRN12622000779774
• Lead Sponsor: Massey University

Brief Summary

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Detailed Description

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Study Timeline

• Results First Posted: 1900-01-01
• Study Start: 2022-05-31
• Last Update Posted: 6 June 2022

Recruitment & Eligibility

• Status: ot yet recruiting
• Sex: Female
• Target Recruitment: 100

Inclusion Criteria

Healthy post-menopausal (self-reported last menstrual period at least 5 years ago) women.
BMI 20-40
Presence of self-reported knee pain (Yes response to During the past 6 months, have you had any knee pain for more than half the days in the month?) and KOOS pain score indicating mild osteoarthritis.
Willing to stop taking dietary supplements from 4 weeks before and during trial.

Exclusion Criteria

Vegetarian
Taking medication (other than over the counter pain relief for osteoarthritis)
Known heart/renal/hepatic disease, rheumatoid arthritis or other autoimmune inflammatory disorders
History of trauma (or surgery) affecting knees
Heavy smoker
Heavy alcohol consumer (more than 2 units of alcohol per day)
High weekly intake of meat

Study & Design

• Study Type: Interventional
• Study Design: Not specified