The Effects of Elmore Oil on Patients With Osteoarthritis
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Sixty patients were randomly selected and approved for the study, 30 patients with even numbers received the blue dotted Elmore oil and 30 patients with odd numbers got the orange dotted Elmore and were advised to apply 3x daily on the affected knees respectively for four weeks. On the fifth week, they stopped application for 7 days as flush out period. Then on the 6th week a cross over was done on the patients - the blue dotted patients, this time received the orange dotted Elmore Oil and vice-versa and did the application three times daily for another 4 weeks. All throughout the usage, they filled out their diaries (noting the degree of pain, feeling of well being (improved sleep, mobility, ability to do their daily activities at home or at work). A pre-application base line laboratory tests were done, after 4 weeks and after 8 weeks.
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| Última verificação: | 08/31/2012 |
| Enviado pela primeira vez: | 04/21/2009 |
| Inscrição estimada enviada: | 09/09/2012 |
| Postado pela primeira vez: | 09/12/2012 |
| Última atualização enviada: | 09/09/2012 |
| Última atualização postada: | 09/12/2012 |
| Data real de início do estudo: | 10/31/2008 |
| Data Estimada de Conclusão Primária: | 03/31/2009 |
| Data Estimada de Conclusão do Estudo: | 05/31/2009 |
Condição ou doença
Intervenção / tratamento
Other: Two oily solutions (Blue Dotted and Orange Dotted Elmore Oils)
Fase
Grupos de Armas
| Braço | Intervenção / tratamento |
|---|---|
| Blue Dotted Elmore Oil Patients applied the above oil 3 times daily for four weeks and on the fifth week stopped the application completely for the flush out period before switching to Orange Dotted Elmore Oil | |
| Orange Dotted Elmore Oil Patients give this oil applied it three times daily on the affected knees for four weeks and on the fifth week, stopped the application totally for the flush out period before switching to the Blue Dotted Elmore Oil. |
Critério de eleição
| Idades qualificadas para estudar | 45 Years Para 45 Years |
| Sexos elegíveis para estudo | All |
| Método de amostragem | Non-Probability Sample |
| Aceita Voluntários Saudáveis | sim |
| Critério | Inclusion Criteria: - Diagnosed osteoarthritis based on the criteria developed by the American College of Rheumatology. Exclusion Criteria: - Using other forms of topical pain relief. |
Resultado
Medidas de Resultado Primário
1. Decrease in joint swelling, pain and stiffness after each treatment period [Every day for 28 days]
Medidas de Resultado Secundário
1. Detect changes in Full Blood Examination parameters, liver function tests, and kidney function tests, including a CRP and ESR. [28 days]
