Comparative Study of Turmeric Extract in Patients With Arthrosis.

A Double-blind, Randomized, Parallel Group, Phase III Comparative Study of Turmeric Extract and Placebo to Patients With Mild to Moderate Arthrosis of the Knee and or Hip.

The aim of this study is to test if an extract of Turmeric can alleviate symptoms of osteoarthritis in volunteers with osteoarthritis of the hip and or knee.

The included volunteers, who are devided into two groups either placebo or turmeric extract, will be tested using WOMAC questionnaires focussing on pain, stiffness and daily activity. In addition different aspects of quality of life will be evaluated and the consumption of rescue medication will be recorded in patients personal diary.

The treatment period is 3 month with the posibility to continue for an additional 3 month.

Inclusion Criteria:

• Healthy Volunteers
• 40 years of age or more
• Osteoarthritis of the hip and or the knee
• Suffering from pain in the hip and or knee -

Exclusion Criteria:

• If volunteers are on a waiting list for hip or knee surgery
• If the volunteers are involved in an other clinical trial
• If the volunteers are taking other herbal remedies, which canhav influende on # Osteoarthritis.
• Abusers of alcohol and drugs
• Volunteers not easy to cope with