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Astaxanthin for Osteoarthritis
Study Summary
This trial will study whether astaxanthin, a substance found in many aquatic animals, can help reduce inflammation, pain, and improve physical function in patients with advanced knee osteoarthritis.
- Arthritis
- Osteoarthritis
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- You experience pain in your knee.You have a planned total knee replacement surgery.You are allergic to fish or astaxanthin.You are pregnant or currently breastfeeding.You received a corticosteroid injection within the last 3 months before starting treatment with astaxanthin or placebo.You are currently taking medication to suppress your immune system.You have a type of arthritis caused by an autoimmune disease, like Rheumatoid or Psoriatic arthritis.You are experiencing pain in your knee.Can vote
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- Group 1: Control: Placebo Group
- Group 2: Experimental: Astaxanthin Supplementation Group
- Screening: It may take up to 3 Weeks to process to see if you qualify in this trial.
- Treatment: The duration you will receive the treatment varies.
- Follow Ups: You may be asked to continue sharing information regarding the trial for 6 Months after you stop receiving the treatment.
Frequently Asked Questions
How many people are taking part in this experiment?
"Unfortunately, this study is no longer recruiting patients. The listing for the trial was created on September 2nd, 20222 and was last updated a month later on September 27th. If you are interested in other studies, please note that there are 1,408 trials currently looking for individuals with osteoarthritis and 14 trials enrolling participants for an "Experimental: Astaxanthin Supplementation Group.""
Are there any prerequisites for participation in this experiment?
"To qualify for this study, patients must be aged 18-99 and currently suffer from osteoarthritis in the knee(s). In addition, all potential participants must meet the following requirements: ≥ 18 years of age, Knee pain."
Can new patients still join the clinical trial?
"This study is no longer looking for patients as of September 27th, 2022. It was initially posted on September 2nd of the same year. If you are interested in other osteoarthritis trials, 1408 studies are currently recruiting and 1 trial specifically for those taking astaxanthin is also underway."
Would this program be open to patients who are over 30 years old?
"According to the eligibility requirements specified by the clinical trial, patients must be aged between 18-99. Out of the 1244 total studies, 114 are for those under 18 and 1230 are for people 65 and older."
Are there other instances where astaxanthin has been used in a similar capacity?
"One clinical trial in Phase 3 is ongoing for the Experimental: Astaxanthin Supplementation Group. Most of the research locations are out of Columbia, South carolina, but 1 study site remains."
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