NCT03586700

Brief Summary

This study is a randomized, single blind, controlled trial. Aim to compare the effectiveness (especially the absorption degree of the synovial effusion measured by B ultrasonic) of the treatment group with the control group. The treatment group was given Xiao zhong fang granules orally and short wave infrared radiation and the control group was given the placebo Xiao zhong fang granules orally and short wave infrared radiation. To evaluate the clinical efficacy of the Chinese medicine in the treatment of the synovial effusion of knee osteoarthritis.

Trial Health

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At Risk

Trial Health Score

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Trial has exceeded expected completion date
Enrollment
50

participants targeted

Target at P25-P50 for phase_2 knee-osteoarthritis

Timeline
Completed

Started Sep 2017

Typical duration for phase_2 knee-osteoarthritis

Geographic Reach
1 country

1 active site

Status
unknown

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Study Timeline

Key milestones and dates

Study Start

First participant enrolled

September 15, 2017

Completed
8 months until next milestone

First Submitted

Initial submission to the registry

May 25, 2018

Completed
2 months until next milestone

First Posted

Study publicly available on registry

July 16, 2018

Completed
2.1 years until next milestone

Primary Completion

Last participant's last visit for primary outcome

August 31, 2020

Completed
2 months until next milestone

Study Completion

Last participant's last visit for all outcomes

October 31, 2020

Completed
Last Updated

July 16, 2018

Status Verified

July 1, 2018

Enrollment Period

3 years

First QC Date

May 25, 2018

Last Update Submit

July 12, 2018

Conditions

Keywords

Knee OsteoarthritisSynovium effusionRCTplacebo

Outcome Measures

Primary Outcomes (1)

  • Walther grading of synovial effusion of Knee joint

    The Walther grading standard of the synovial effusion of the knee joint (measuring the anterior and posterior diameter of the effusion): the 0 level is the joint cavity without effusion or the expansion of joint capsule\<2mm; the grade I is a small amount of effusion, the expansion of joint capsule is 2mm-5mm; the grade II is a medium amount of effusion, the expansion of joint capsule is 6mm-10mm; the grade III is a large amount of effusion, and the joint capsule expands \>10mm.

    After treatment(28days)

Study Arms (2)

Xiao zhong fang granules

EXPERIMENTAL

Xiao zhong fang granules were made from Smilax glabra 20g, Paris polyphylla 10g, Alisma orientale15g, Plantago15g, Peach kernel 10g, safflower 10g, radices cyathulae10g,fructus chaenomeles lagenaria 10g, corydalis tuber 10g, radix clematis 10g, radices paeoniae alba 10g, glycyrrhiza 10g. Granules 6 days for one course, continuously taking two courses, interval of 1 day, and then take 2 courses. Short wave infrared radiation treatment every other day, ensure 3 times in 7 days, 7 days for a course of treatment, continuously for 4 courses.

Drug: Xiao zhong fang granulesRadiation: Short wave infrared radiation

Placebo Xiao zhong fang granules

PLACEBO COMPARATOR

Placebo Xiao zhong fang granules were made by the same institution. Placebo granules 6 days for one course, continuously taking two courses, interval of 1 day, and then take 2 courses. Short wave infrared radiation treatment every other day, ensure 3 times in 7 days, 7 days for a course of treatment, continuously for 4 courses.

Radiation: Short wave infrared radiationDrug: Placebo Xiao zhong fang granules

Interventions

Chinese medicine Xiao zhong fang was Professor Sun Chengxiang's experience formula in Massage Department of Dongzhimen Hospital. The function of the formula is to activate blood circulation and dredge collaterals, tonifying kidney and promoting dampness to soothe the liver and nourish tendons.

Xiao zhong fang granules

Short waves infrared radiation treatment every other day, ensure 3 times in 7 days, 7 days for a course of treatment, continuously for 4 courses.

Placebo Xiao zhong fang granulesXiao zhong fang granules

Made of starch,dextrin and edible pigment from Dongzhimen Hospital of Beijing university of chinese medicine.

Placebo Xiao zhong fang granules

Eligibility Criteria

Sexall
Healthy VolunteersNo
Age GroupsChild (0-17), Adult (18-64), Older Adult (65+)

You may qualify if:

  • \) the American Society of Rheumatology established the diagnostic criteria for knee OA in 2001;
  • \) Kellgren/Lawrence score of knee joint grade as I,II and early III.
  • \) According to "Principles of clinical guidance for new drugs of traditional Chinese Medicine ",diagnosed as "Xi Bi Disease".
  • \) Patients with informed consent.
  • )Blood and urine routine tests, liver and kidney functions, electrocardiogram were normal before recruitment.
  • \) Patients were not treated with NSAIDS drugs or hormone drugs, and no patients were treated with drugs related to this disease at least 2 weeks.

You may not qualify if:

  • )Patients suffer from other rheumatic and metabolic diseases such as gout, rheumatoid arthritis, diabetes and so on.
  • \) Patients with knee joint inflammatory infection, such as suppurative and nonspecific.
  • )Patients accompanied by traumatic synovitis, Villonodular pigmented synovitis, synovial membrane of the knee is the main lesion.
  • \) Patients with informed consent.
  • )The color of joint fluid of patients' knees is pink or other color or cloudy; the white blood cell counts \> 1000 /mm3 or with crystal in the joint fluid.
  • )Patients blood RF \> 30IU/ml, ESR \> 20mm/h, CRP \> 10mg/L.
  • )Patients combined with severe cardiovascular, cerebrovascular, liver, kidney and other primary diseases and mental diseases.

Contact the study team to confirm eligibility.

Sponsors & Collaborators

Study Sites (1)

Dongzhimen Hospital Beijing University of Chinese Medicine

Beijing, Bejiing, 100700, China

RECRUITING

MeSH Terms

Conditions

Osteoarthritis, Knee

Condition Hierarchy (Ancestors)

OsteoarthritisArthritisJoint DiseasesMusculoskeletal DiseasesRheumatic Diseases

Study Officials

  • DUODUO LI, MASTER

    Dongzhimen Hospital, Beijing

    PRINCIPAL INVESTIGATOR

Central Study Contacts

Study Design

Study Type
interventional
Phase
phase 2
Allocation
RANDOMIZED
Masking
TRIPLE
Who Masked
PARTICIPANT, INVESTIGATOR, OUTCOMES ASSESSOR
Purpose
TREATMENT
Intervention Model
PARALLEL
Sponsor Type
OTHER
Responsible Party
PRINCIPAL INVESTIGATOR
PI Title
Assistant Researcher

Study Record Dates

First Submitted

May 25, 2018

First Posted

July 16, 2018

Study Start

September 15, 2017

Primary Completion

August 31, 2020

Study Completion

October 31, 2020

Last Updated

July 16, 2018

Record last verified: 2018-07

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