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Efficacy of Omija (Schisandra Chinensis) Extract in Subjects With Knee Osteoarthritis

NCT01472822 · Status: COMPLETED · Phase: PHASE2/PHASE3 · Type: INTERVENTIONAL · Enrollment: 60

Last updated 2013-02-04

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Summary

Knee osteoarthritis (KO) is a common arthropathy and a leading cause of disability in elderly adults. Schizandra chinensis(Omija) has been known to have five predominant tastes: salty, sweet, sour, astringent, and bitter. It has also been shown to have various effects on the anti-inflammatory, cardiovascular system, gastrointestinal system, central nervous system, endocrine system, and stress protect. Therefore, this study is designed to evaluate the efficacy and safety on KO of Omija extract.

Conditions

  • Mild Knee Osteoarthritis

Interventions

DIETARY_SUPPLEMENT

Omija extract.

Omija extract 1.2g/day for 12weeks

DIETARY_SUPPLEMENT

Placebo

Placebo 1.2g/day for 12weeks

Sponsors & Collaborators

  • Chonbuk National University Hospital

    lead OTHER

Principal Investigators

  • Jeong-Hwan Seo, MD · Chonbuk National University Hospital

Study Design

Allocation
RANDOMIZED
Purpose
PREVENTION
Masking
DOUBLE
Model
PARALLEL

Eligibility

Min Age
30 Years
Max Age
70 Years
Sex
ALL
Healthy Volunteers
Yes

Timeline & Regulatory

Start
2011-03-31
Primary Completion
2011-06-30
Completion
2011-12-31

Countries

  • South Korea

Study Locations

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