meta_analysis
    2015
    High Quality

    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
    Herb

    Ginger produced a statistically significant but modest reduction in pain and disability versus placebo in osteoarthritis.

    Related Health Concerns

    Study Details

    Year:2015
    Sample Size:593
    Quality Score:8/10

    Disclosures

    Funding

    Academic (Oak Foundation / Danish research funding)

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