Stinging nettle paste for Osgood-Schlatter in young athletes
Treatments studied
Part of Bones, joints & muscles clinical trials.
This trial tests whether a stinging nettle paste applied to the knee can safely relieve pain from Osgood-Schlatter disease in active boys. It compares the paste to usual care to see if it helps them stay in sports.
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Who can take part
- You are a boy between 7 and 15 years old
- You play sports regularly, like football or soccer
- You have been diagnosed with Osgood-Schlatter disease (pain and swelling below the knee)
- You are not allergic to stinging nettle
- You do not have any skin problems or open sores on your knees
- You have not taken anti-inflammatory medication (like ibuprofen) recently
Quick eligibility check
Answer a few plain-language questions, based on this study's own requirements, to get a preliminary sense of fit.
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