Participant: Individuals with osteoarthritisIntervention: Seaweed extractOutcome: Comprehensive Osteoarthritis testComparator:Dose comparison

Marinova Pty Ltd0 sites10 target enrollmentMay 1, 2007

Overview

No summary available.

Registry

who.int

Start Date

May 1, 2007

End Date

TBD

Last Updated

6 years ago

Study Type

Interventional

Sex

All

Sponsor

•X\-ray and clinical evidence of osteoarthritis of the kneesIn good general healthAdequate venous accessParticipants willing to discontinue their current OA (osteoarthritis) treatment for the duration of the study. This includes treatment with intra\-articular injections, corticosteroids, NSAIDs (non steroidal anti inflammatory drug), non\-prescription therapies, chondroprotective agents, occlusive dressings, physiotherapy, or orthopaedic technical measuresParticipants of childbearing age who agree to continue using birth control measures for the duration of the study.

•A history of trauma associated with the affected jointRheumatoid or other inflammatory joint conditionsGoutUse of corticosteroids (intra\-articular or systematic) within 4 weeks prior to baseline and throughout the studyUse of anti\-inflammatory agents or anti\-arthritic complementary medicines 3 weeks prior to baseline and for the duration of the studyLiver function tests greater than 3 times the upper limit of normal at baselineHistory of alcohol or substance abuseFemale participants who are lactating, pregnant or planning to become pregnantParticipants who have participated in another clinical trial in the last 30 daysParticipants unwilling to comply with the study protocolAny other condition, which in the opinion of the investigators could compromise the study.