rct
    2009

    Safety and efficacy of undenatured type II collagen in the treatment of osteoarthritis of the knee: a clinical trial

    Crowley DC, Lau FC, Sharma P

    Published in International Journal of Medical Sciences

    Methodology

    Randomized 90-day trial comparing UC-II 40 mg/day with glucosamine plus chondroitin in knee osteoarthritis

    Key Findings

    UC-II reduced WOMAC, VAS and Lequesne scores significantly more than glucosamine plus chondroitin

    Conclusions

    UC-II was more effective than glucosamine plus chondroitin for knee osteoarthritis symptoms

    Limitations

    No placebo arm; industry sponsored; moderate sample

    Supplements Studied

    UC-II reduced WOMAC, VAS and Lequesne scores more than glucosamine plus chondroitin

    UC-II reduced WOMAC, VAS and Lequesne scores significantly more than glucosamine plus chondroitin

    Glucosamine
    Compound

    UC-II reduced WOMAC, VAS and Lequesne scores significantly more than glucosamine plus chondroitin

    Outcomes Measured

    UC-II reduced WOMAC, VAS and Lequesne pain scores more than glucosamine plus chondroitin

    Related Health Concerns

    Study Details

    Year:2009
    Sample Size:52
    Duration:13 weeks
    Quality Score:5/10

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