Effects of an Herbal Topical Cream on Osteoarthritis Symptoms, Biomarkers, and Disease Progression in the Knee
Status:
Completed
Trial end date:
2010-02-01
Target enrollment:
Participant gender:
Summary
Arthritis Relief Plus (ARP) Cream is a natural, herbal cream that has been shown to provide
pain relief and decreased stiffness. Anecdotal reports suggest that pain may continue to be
reduced months after cream use is stopped, indicating that there could be some
disease-modifying effects of the cream. The purpose of this study is to test the claim that
the ARP cream can provide long-term pain relief to osteoarthritis patients after only a short
period of use. The study will also try to determine whether the pain relief is accompanied
with any measurable indications that the progression of osteoarthritis has slowed or halted