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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).
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| Label | Type | Description | Intervention Names |
|---|---|---|---|
| Ginger compress | Experimental |
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| Wait list | No Intervention |
| Name | Type | Description | Arm Group Labels | Other Names |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| ginger compress | Other | Kidney ginger compress |
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| Measure | Description | Time Frame |
|---|---|---|
| Total Sum Score (WOMAC) | Change from baseline at 5 weeks of treatment and 5 weeks follow up |
| Measure | Description | Time Frame |
|---|---|---|
| Change in medication | After 5 weeks of treatment and 5 weeks follow up |
| Measure | Description | Time Frame |
|---|---|---|
| Sum Score of "Short Arthritis Assessment Scale" questionnaire | After 5 weeks of treatment and 5 weeks follow up | |
| Parameters of a warmth questionnaire | After 5 weeks of treatment and 5 weeks follow up | |
Inclusion Criteria:
Exclusion Criteria:
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| ID | Term |
|---|---|
| D010003 | Osteoarthritis |
| ID | Term |
|---|---|
| D001168 | Arthritis |
| D007592 | Joint Diseases |
| D009140 | Musculoskeletal Diseases |
| D012216 | Rheumatic Diseases |
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| Range of knee movement |
| After 5 weeks of treatment and 5 weeks follow up |
| Thermography (body heat distribution) | After 5 weeks of treatment and 5 weeks follow up |