Fenugreek Wraps in Osteoarthritis of the Knee
Fenugreek Wraps in Osteoarthritis of the Knee
This randomised controlled trial aims to investigate the efficacy of fenugreek wraps in the
 treatment of primary symptomatic osteoarthritis of the knee. 81 patients will be randomised
 into one of 3 groups and apply fenugreek wraps or diclofenac gel daily for 4 weeks or receive
 only usual care. Efficacy will be measured using questionnaire on pain, disability,function,
 quality of life and pressure pain sensitivity.
Inclusion Criteria:

 -  osteoarthritis of the knee, Kellgren Lawrence stadium 2-3

 -  at least 50% of days with complaints in past 3 months

 -  initial pain intensity >45mm on a 100mm visual analoge scale

 Exclusion Criteria:

 -  systemic medication with corticoids or immunosuppressive drugs

 -  systemic medication with chondroitinsulfate or glucosamine

 -  secondary arthrosis

 -  operation on the knee within the past 12 months

 -  injection within 4 weeks (cortisone) or 6 months prior (hyaluronic acid)

 -  severe comorbidities (tumor, psychiatric disorders etc.)

 -  participation in other studies, regarding gonarthrosis

 -  asthma

 -  pregnancy, breastfeeding