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Effect of Vitamin E on Oxidative Stress Level in Blood, Synovial Fluid, and Synovial Tissue in Severe Knee Osteoarthritis: A Randomized Controlled Study

Not Applicable
Completed
Conditions
All patients had severe knee osteoarthritis requiring total knee arthroplasty in 2 monthsAll patients must be fit for surgery and passed preoperative medical check up
knee osteoarthritis
oxidative stress
antioxidant
anti&#45
inflammation
vitamin E
Registration Number
TCTR20160828001
Lead Sponsor
Ratchadaphiseksomphot Endowment Fund
Brief Summary

Not available

Detailed Description

Not available

Recruitment & Eligibility

Status
Completed
Sex
All
Target Recruitment
72
Inclusion Criteria

≥18 years of age
Clinically diagnosed with knee OA according to the criteria of the American College of Rheumatology
Radiographically diagnosed with severe knee OA (grade 3â€4) as defined by the Kellgrenâ€Lawrence classification [17]
Scheduled for total knee arthroplasty (TKA) within 2 months

Exclusion Criteria

Established diagnosis of a bleeding disorder
Currently used vitamin E-containing drugs or dietary supplements
On anticoagulants, or antiplatelet therapy
Had a vitamin E allergy.

Study & Design

Study Type
Interventional
Study Design
Not specified
Primary Outcome Measures
NameTimeMethod
evel of oxidative stress and antioxidant Blood were test before atart intervention and 2 month after intervention; The synovial fluid was obt Level of oxidative stress and antioxidant were measured in blood and synovial fluid (knee)
Secondary Outcome Measures
NameTimeMethod
Knee society score, WOMAC score, adverse affect of vitamin E Before intervention and 2 month after intervention Interview patient by researcher
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