Biofreeze and the Effect on Knee Osteoarthritis
Summary
Knee osteoarthritis (OA) is a progressive disease that can be accompanied by considerable joint pain and dysfunction. It is a goal in the medical field to find effective treatments for knee OA that are non-interventional, have minor or no negative side effects, and are relatively easy to administer for the patient and health care professionals. Biofreeze, a topical analgesic containing menthol, is an easily accessible gel, with no known serious negative side effects. If the application of Biofreeze can reduce the pain and dysfunction associated with knee OA, it could be an effective treatment for patients. The objective of the study is to assess how 4 weeks of Biofreeze application to a knee affected by OA effects pain and dysfunction associated with the disease.
Timeline
- Start
- 2020-11-01
- Primary completion
- 2024-01-01
- Completion
- 2024-01-01
Publications
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Drugs
| Evaluation | Drug | Modality | Dose | Route |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Subject | Menthol | Small molecule | 4 % | Topical |