Treatment of Patients With Chronic Osteoarthritis With Ginger Kidney Compress - a Randomized, Controlled Trial

Treatment of Patients With Chronic Osteoarthritis (Gonarthrosis) With Ginger Kidney Compress - a Randomized, Controlled Trial

The investigators hypothesize that by a 5-week treatment with ginger kidney compresses at least 2 of 3 main symptoms of the WOMAC (pain, stiffness, functionality) will be reduced at least 30% at the time of the post-measurement (after 5 weeks of therapy) in comparison to the respective control group (waitlist).

Inclusion Criteria:

• Chronic osteoarthritis, mainly osteoarthritis of the knee
• osteoarthritis symptoms for at least six months
• written consent to participate in the study
• Age: 30 years and more

Exclusion Criteria:

• Rheumatoid Arthritis
• Fibromyalgia
• Oncological or other serious diseases
• Use of corticosteroids
• Nephropathy
• Non-intact skin conditions in the area of application
• Hypersensitivity / allergy to ginger
• Simultaneous participation in another clinical trial