Flavocoxid, A Plant-Derived Therapy, for the Treatment of Knee Osteoarthritis

Summary

Nonsteroidal anti-inflammatory drugs (NSAIDs) are commonly prescribed to treat arthritis. The purpose of this study is to test the effectiveness of flavocoxid, a plant-derived compound, for the treatment of knee osteoarthritis (OA) in adults. Study hypotheses: 1) Flavocoxid has an acceptable safety and tolerability profile as determined by the Generally Regarded as Safe (GRAS) profile in patients with OA compared to identical placebo. 2) Flavocoxid will be more effective as a therapy for OA compared to identical placebo.

Timeline

Start

2006-02

Primary completion

2007-11

Completion

2007-11

Publications

• Results Morgan SL, Baggott JE, Moreland L, Desmond R, Kendrach AC. The safety of flavocoxid, a medical food, in the dietary management of knee osteoarthritis. J Med Food. 2009 Oct;12(5):1143-8. doi: 10.1089/jmf.2008.0244.

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