Treatment of Rheumatoid Arthritis With Marine and Botanical Oils

Summary

The object of this study is to determine whether treatment of rheumatoid arthritis (RA) with a combination of fish oil and borage seed oil is superior to treatment with either oil alone. This study will also investigate the biochemical, immunological, and molecular mechanism responsible for the therapeutic effects of these fatty acids. Each patient will be followed for eighteen months.

Timeline

Start

2006-11

Primary completion

2008-05

Completion

2008-11

Drugs

Indications