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Study aim
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To evaluate the effects of 8-week use of Naturagen® 4 Joint product containing type I, II and III collagen on pain, quality of life, balance scales and functional test results in osteoarthritis (OA) patients
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Design
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This study was designed as a randomized, double-blind, placebo-controlled study. 31 male and female subjects aged 35-65 years with osteoarthritis (OA) participated in the study. Various scales and tests were administered as a pre-test and then subjects were randomized into two groups. After 8 weeks of product use, post-tests were performed. After the tests, within-group and between-group comparisons were made and the effects of the product were analyzed.
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Settings and conduct
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All measurements in the study were performed in the same performance laboratory. Blinding of the products was done using blinding codes on sealed envelopes. Participants and the researchers responsible for data collection were blinded to treatment allocation.
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Participants/Inclusion and exclusion criteria
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Inclusion criteria: Diagnosed with Kellgren-Lawrence (KL) grade 2 or 3 knee osteoarthritis (OA) for more than 3 months, Non-vegetarian, Willing to participate in all scheduled visits and tests. Exclusion criteria: Diagnosed with KL grade 1 or 4 knee OA, History of trauma, fracture or surgery at the index joint, Anticipated knee arthroscopy or arthroplasty or life-threatening pathology, Received intra-articular injections or corticosteroids into the target knee joint within the last 6 months
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Intervention groups
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31 male and female subjects aged 35-65 years with osteoarthritis (OA) participated in the study. After completion of pre-tests, participants were randomized to one of two treatment groups using computer-approved software and divided into collagen (n=16) and placebo (n=15) groups.
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Main outcome variables
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Pain, quality of life and balance scale scores and various functional test results.