Fiber supplement for knee pain and inflammation in osteoarthritis
Treatments studied
Part of Bones, joints & muscles clinical trials.
This study tests whether taking a daily fiber supplement (inulin) can reduce knee pain and inflammation in older adults with knee osteoarthritis. If you qualify, you would take either the supplement or a placebo (a substance with no active ingredient) for 8 weeks to see if it helps.
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Who can take part
- You are 40 years of age or older
- You receive your healthcare through the VA Connecticut Health System
- You have knee pain that is at least moderate (4 out of 10) in the past week, and the pain has been present on most days of the last month
- You have been diagnosed with knee osteoarthritis (with X-ray or other imaging within the last 2 years)
- You are able to take a daily powder supplement and stick to the 8-week study schedule
- You are willing to keep your current diet, activity level, and avoid adding new supplements or therapies during the study
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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