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Table 1 Baseline characteristics of treatment groups

From: Comparison of glucosamine sulfate and a polyherbal supplement for the relief of osteoarthritis of the knee: a randomized controlled trial [ISRCTN25438351]

 

Glucosamine

Reparagen

N Started (completed)

47 (41)

48 (38)

Age (years)

55.1 ± 1.6

51.9 ± 1.8

Gender (F:M %)

75 : 25

75 : 25

ARA Functional Class II:III, %

79 : 21

71 : 29

Kellgren Lawrence Criteria Grade 2:3, %

79 : 21

75 : 25

Screening

  

WOMAC Pain

8.1 ± 0.4

8.9 ± 0.5

WOMAC Stiffness

3.8 ± 0.2

4.0 ± 0.2

WOMAC Function

35.4 ± 2.0

37.2 ± 1.8

WOMAC Total

47.1 ± 2.5

50.1 ± 2.3

VAS Pain

65.4 ± 1.7

65.6 ± 1.5

  1. Data expressed as a % of total or mean ± SEM. None of the entry assessments were significantly different between the glucosamine sulfate or reparagen groups.