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Study NCT ID:
NCT00435773
Status:
COMPLETED
Last Update Posted:
2007-04-09
First Post:
2007-02-14
Brief Title:
Leeches for the Treatment of Knee Osteoarthritis
Sponsor:
RWTH Aachen University
Organization:
RWTH Aachen University
Study Overview
Official Title:
Single and Repeated Leech Therapy for the Treatment of Late Stage Knee Osteoarthritis A Randomized Placebo Controlled Comparative Trial
Status:
COMPLETED
Status Verified Date:
2007-04
Last Known Status:
None
Delayed Posting:
No
If Stopped, Why?:
Not Stopped
Has Expanded Access:
False
If Expanded Access, NCT#:
N/A
Has Expanded Access, NCT# Status:
N/A
Acronym:
None
Brief Summary:
Previous studies have not addressed the question whether or not a repeated leeching can supply symptomatic relief of osteoarthritic pain for extended periods of time We present a randomized study to the effectiveness of single and repeated leech therapy in cases with advanced osteoarthritis of the knee using a large patient group compared to a control group who were both blinded to the actual treatment modality
Detailed Description:
None
Study Oversight
Has Oversight DMC:
None
Is a FDA Regulated Drug?:
None
Is a FDA Regulated Device?:
None
Is an Unapproved Device?:
None
Is a PPSD?:
None
Is a US Export?:
None
Is an FDA AA801 Violation?:
None