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    2016

    Effects of native type II collagen treatment on knee osteoarthritis: a randomized controlled trial

    Bakilan F, Armagan O, Ozgen M, Tascioglu F, Bolluk O, Alatas O

    Published in Eurasian Journal of Medicine

    Methodology

    Randomized controlled trial of native type II collagen added to acetaminophen versus acetaminophen alone for 3 months in knee osteoarthritis

    Key Findings

    The collagen group showed greater improvement in VAS and WOMAC pain scores than the control group

    Conclusions

    Native type II collagen added to standard analgesia improved knee osteoarthritis symptoms

    Limitations

    Open-label comparator design; no placebo; small sample

    Supplements Studied

    The native type II collagen group showed greater improvement in VAS and WOMAC pain scores than controls

    Related Health Concerns

    Osteoarthritis

    Study Details

    Year:2016
    Sample Size:39
    Duration:13 weeks
    Quality Score:5/10

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