Comparative efficacy and safety study of two chondroitin sulfate preparations from different origin (avian and bovine) in symptomatic osteoarthritis of the knee.

CONCLUSION: Structum(®) and Chondrosulf(®) were equally effective in reducing functional impairment and relieving pain over 6 months in knee osteoarthritis patients, without any safety concerns. TRIAL REGISTRATION: http://www.controlled-trials.com Number: ISRCTN04305346. PMID: 23493263 [PubMed]
Source: Open Rheumatology Journal - Category: Rheumatology Tags: Open Rheumatol J Source Type: research