Glucosamine long-term treatment and the progression of knee osteoarthritis: systematic review of randomized controlled trials

Category Structured summary of systematic reviews
JournalDatabase of Abstracts of Reviews of Effects (DARE)
Year 2006
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This review assessed the effects of long-term glucosamine on the symptoms and progression of knee osteoarthritis. The authors concluded that the limited evidence suggests that glucosamine may be safe and effective in delaying structural progression and improving symptoms, but further research is required. The authors' cautious conclusions reflect the limited data and uncertainties about the influence of high drop-out rates.
Epistemonikos ID: ea63b53c4402fb9b697e6ac0319c221c3568507a
First added on: Jun 07, 2012