Effects of a ginger extract on knee pain in patients with osteoarthritis
Altman RD, Marcussen KC
Published in Arthritis & Rheumatism
Methodology
Randomized, double-blind, placebo-controlled multicenter trial of a standardized ginger extract for six weeks in patients with knee osteoarthritis.
Key Findings
A moderately higher proportion of ginger-treated patients had a reduction in knee pain on standing versus placebo, with more mild gastrointestinal adverse events.
Conclusions
Ginger extract had a modest effect on knee osteoarthritis symptoms with a good safety profile.
Limitations
Short duration; effect size modest; industry-sponsored.
Supplements Studied
A moderately higher proportion of ginger-treated patients had a reduction in knee pain on standing versus placebo.
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Disclosures
Funding
Industry (extract manufacturer)
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