Efficacy and safety of ginger in osteoarthritis patients: a meta-analysis of randomized placebo-controlled trials
Bartels EM, Folmer VN, Bliddal H, Altman RD, Juhl C, Tarp S, Zhang W, Christensen R
Published in Osteoarthritis and Cartilage
Methodology
Meta-analysis of five randomized placebo-controlled trials of oral ginger for pain and disability in osteoarthritis.
Key Findings
Ginger produced a statistically significant but modest reduction in pain and disability versus placebo, with a higher rate of gastrointestinal adverse events leading to discontinuation.
Conclusions
Ginger is modestly efficacious and reasonably safe for symptomatic osteoarthritis.
Limitations
Few trials, moderate heterogeneity, short durations, possible publication bias.
Supplements Studied
Ginger produced a statistically significant but modest reduction in pain and disability versus placebo in osteoarthritis.
Related Health Concerns
Study Details
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Disclosures
Funding
Academic (Oak Foundation / Danish research funding)
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