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Efficacy of Tart Cherry Juice to Reduce Pain and Inflammation Among Patients With Inflammatory Osteoarthritis

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ClinicalTrials.gov Identifier: NCT01073982
Recruitment Status : Completed
First Posted : February 24, 2010
Last Update Posted : January 20, 2011
Sponsor:
Collaborator:
Cherry Research Committee
Information provided by:
Oregon Health and Science University

Study Description
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Brief Summary:
The purpose of this study is to assess the effects of tart cherry juice to reduce pain and inflammation among individuals with arthritis.

Condition or disease Intervention/treatment Phase
Pain Inflammation Dietary Supplement: tart cultivar Montmorency cherry juice Phase 4

Detailed Description:
Numerous antioxidant and anti-inflammatory agents have been identified in tart cherries, and a study among healthy, non-exercising individuals demonstrated that cherry consumption decreased serum inflammatory biomarkers after 14 days. Osteoarthritis (OA) is a common syndrome affecting 65 million Americans characterized by pain, inflammation, and disability. Such natural anti-inflammatory effects of cherry consumption may be beneficial for the management and treatment of osteoarthritis and inflammatory diseases. The purpose of this randomized, double-blind, placebo controlled study is to examine individuals with inflammatory OA and assess the analgesic and anti-inflammatory effects of tart cherry juice as compared to a placebo drink among twenty 30-70 y/o OA subjects.
Study Design
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Study Type : Interventional  (Clinical Trial)
Estimated Enrollment : 20 participants
Allocation: Randomized
Intervention Model: Parallel Assignment
Masking: Triple (Participant, Investigator, Outcomes Assessor)
Primary Purpose: Treatment
Official Title: Efficacy of Tart Cherry Juice to Reduce Pain and Inflammation Among Patients With Inflammatory Osteoarthritis
Study Start Date : February 2010
Actual Primary Completion Date : January 2011
Actual Study Completion Date : January 2011

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MedlinePlus related topics: Osteoarthritis

Arms and Interventions
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Arm Intervention/treatment
Placebo Comparator: cherry flavored fruit drink Dietary Supplement: tart cultivar Montmorency cherry juice
21 ounces of experimental or placebo juice, consumed daily for 21 days.
Experimental: tart cherry juice Dietary Supplement: tart cultivar Montmorency cherry juice
21 ounces of experimental or placebo juice, consumed daily for 21 days.


Outcome Measures
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Primary Outcome Measures :
  1. Primary outcomes include measurement of interleukin 10 (IL-10), CRP, and a specific group of cytokines that provide a generalized measurement of inflammatory activity, these include IL-6 and TNF-α. [ Time Frame: 6-8 months ]

Eligibility Criteria
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Ages Eligible for Study:   30 Years to 70 Years   (Adult, Older Adult)
Sexes Eligible for Study:   All
Accepts Healthy Volunteers:   No
Criteria

Inclusion Criteria:

  • Diagnosed with inflammatory osteoarthritis
  • In good general health
  • Stable pattern of anti-inflammatory or pain relieving drug use for 3 months prior to study
  • Ability and willingness to maintain consistent pattern of anti-inflammatory or pain relieving drug use during the course of the study, and to not seek any other treatment during the study
  • Ability and willingness to consume juice or placebo drink for 21 consecutive days, and to participate in screening measures, including a blood draw, before and after the intervention period

Exclusion Criteria:

  • Pregnancy
  • Serious medical conditions such as recent heart attack or stroke, cancer, diabetes (type 1 and type 2), or gastrointestinal ulcers
  • Individuals who have not been on a stable dose of pain medications or pain modalities for at least 3 months, including muscle relaxants, tender point anesthetic injections, systemic or intrabursal or intraarticular steroids, or any investigational drug/device in the prior 90 days
  • Individuals who have used nonpharmacologic pain therapies including acupuncture, ultrasound, or transcutaneous electrical nerve stimulation within the past 30 days
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Locations
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United States, Oregon
Oregon Health and Science University
Portland, Oregon, United States, 97239
Sponsors and Collaborators
Oregon Health and Science University
Cherry Research Committee
Investigators
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Principal Investigator: Kerry S Kuehl, MD, PhD Oregon Health and Science University
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Responsible Party: Kerry S. Kuehl MD PhD/Associate Professor, Oregon Health and Science University
ClinicalTrials.gov Identifier: NCT01073982    
Other Study ID Numbers: e5825
First Posted: February 24, 2010    Key Record Dates
Last Update Posted: January 20, 2011
Last Verified: January 2011
Keywords provided by Oregon Health and Science University:
pain
inflammation
osteoarthritis
Additional relevant MeSH terms:
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Osteoarthritis
Inflammation
Arthritis
Joint Diseases
 Musculoskeletal Diseases
Rheumatic Diseases
Pathologic Processes