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Patrycja Brodka Pedrp, MSc 020-8411-2721
p.x.brodkapedro@mdx.ac.uk


Lygeri Dimitriou, Dr 020-8411-4354
l.dimitriou@mdx.ac.uk


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Be Part of Research - Trial Details - The Effectiveness of a Herbal Supplement in Osteoarthritis.

The Effectiveness of a Herbal Supplement in Osteoarthritis.

Recruiting

Open to: ALL

Age: 18.0 - N/A

Medical Conditions

Osteoarthritis (OA)
Osteoarthritis (OA) of the Hip
Osteoarthritis (OA) of the Knee
Osteoarthritis


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This study aims to evaluate the effectiveness and safety of a combined herbal supplement containing Boswellia serrata, Curcuma longa, and Vitis vinifera in adults with clinically diagnosed knee or hip osteoarthritis.

The primary objective is to determine whether the supplement improves osteoarthritis-related symptoms.

The supplement will be compared with a placebo.

Participants will:

* take the supplement and placebo for 4 weeks each, one at a time; * complete validated questionnaires (6 times online) * perform three performance-based physical tests (6 times online) * provide a urine sample

Start dates may differ between countries and research sites. The research team are responsible for keeping the information up-to-date.  

The recruitment start and end dates are as follows:

Dec 2025 Sep 2026

INTERVENTIONAL

Intervention Type : DIETARY_SUPPLEMENT
Intervention Description : A dietary supplement containing standardised herbal extracts of Boswellia serrata (525 mg), Curcuma longa (150 mg), Vitis vinifera (75 mg). Four times a day.

Intervention Arm Group : Active Treatment;

Intervention Type : OTHER
Intervention Description : A placebo containing no standardised herbal extracts or other active ingredients. Four times a day.

Intervention Arm Group : Placebo;



You can take part if:



You may not be able to take part if:


This is in the inclusion criteria above


Below are the locations for where you can take part in the trial. Please note that not all sites may be open.

  • Middlesex Univeristy London
    London
    NW4 4BT

Patrycja Brodka Pedrp, MSc 020-8411-2721
p.x.brodkapedro@mdx.ac.uk


Lygeri Dimitriou, Dr 020-8411-4354
l.dimitriou@mdx.ac.uk



The study is sponsored by Middlesex University





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Read full details for Trial ID: NCT07324746
Last updated 27 January 2026

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