Glucosamine Sulphate, Ginger, Ginger-Avocado-Soya and Ginger-Ibuprofen for Chronic Back Pain
Back Pain
About this trial
This is an interventional treatment trial for Back Pain focused on measuring back pain
Eligibility Criteria
Inclusion Criteria: Chronic back pain daily or almost daily for at least 3 months prior to inclusion Patient classified as I or II according to Quebec Task Force No intake of glucosamine sulphate, ginger, or avocado-soya extract during last 3 months Fertile women should, at start, have a negative pregnancy test and during test use acceptable prevention methods (p-pills, intrauterine device [IUD], depot gestagen, subdermal implant, hormonal vaginal ring or transdermal depot plaster). Anxiolytics, muscle relaxants, physiotherapy, chiropractic treatment, or training should not have been used during last 3 months. Exclusion Criteria: Serious disease (eg. heart disease, cancer (within past 5 years), kidney disease, blood diseases, inflammatory diseases (eg. chronic rheumatoid arthritis, fibromyalgia) Suspicion that back pain is caused by osteoporosis, other arthritic condition than osteoarthritis, cancer, infection, pain from organ disease or psychosomatic cancer disease. Uncontrolled elevated blood pressure, defined as systolic ≥ 160 mm Hg or diastolic ≥ 90 mm Hg. VAS measurement at inclusion less than ved 30 mm or over 90 mm. Prehistory of ulcer, stomach surgery, or inflammatory bowel disease Pain relief medication besides must not be taken during study. Patients in need of non-steroidal anti-inflammatory drugs (NSAIDs), morphine, or similar medication are not eligible. Same is also valid for patients in need of injections or acupuncture. Back surgery within 6 months before inclusion or earlier surgery without effect "Heart" aspirin (low dose), ulcer medication, or blood thinning medication Alcohol abuse Depression Pregnancy or breastfeeding Allergy to crustaceans or known intolerance for glucosamine sulphate, ginger, avocado, soy, or ibuprofen Allergy or asthma released by salicylic acid or other arthritis medication (NSAIDs) Patient who is seeking pension due to back pain or has other economical interests connected to his/her back pain
Sites / Locations
- Slidgigtinstituttet A/S