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The effect of Green Shell Mussel Powder on pain and analgesic medication use in people with joint pain: a pilot study

Not Applicable
Withdrawn
Conditions
Chronic joint pain
Musculoskeletal - Other muscular and skeletal disorders
Registration Number
ACTRN12618001853235
Lead Sponsor
Auckland University of Technology
Brief Summary

Not available

Detailed Description

Not available

Recruitment & Eligibility

Status
Withdrawn
Sex
All
Target Recruitment
30
Inclusion Criteria

•Have a three-month self-reported history of hip and/or knee joint pain
•Report experiencing pain on more than 15 days in the past month
•Live in the greater Auckland area
•Own a smartphone, tablet or computer with access to the internet
•Have sufficient English or Mandarin language to complete the assessment measures and participate in an interview.

Exclusion Criteria

•Are, suspect they are, or intend to become pregnant during the course of the study
•Breastfeeding
•Have asthma, gout, liver disease, kidney disease or another medical condition which in the opinion of the researchers would influence the results of the study.
•Have a known, or suspected seafood allergy
•Are taking medication to thin the blood (i.e. aspirin or warfarin)
•Have had, or are planning to have joint replacement surgery in the six months after enrolling in the study
•Are already taking a GSM supplement
•Have a fear of needles or of giving blood.

Study & Design

Study Type
Interventional
Study Design
Not specified
Primary Outcome Measures
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Secondary Outcome Measures
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