Last reviewed · How we verify
Treatment of Rheumatoid Arthritis With Marine and Botanical Oils
The object of this study is to determine whether treatment of rheumatoid arthritis (RA) with a combination of fish oil and borage seed oil is superior to treatment with either oil alone. This study will also investigate the biochemical, immunological, and molecular mechanism responsible for the therapeutic effects of these fatty acids. Each patient will be followed for eighteen months.
Details
| Lead sponsor | National Center for Complementary and Integrative Health (NCCIH) |
|---|---|
| Phase | Phase 3 |
| Status | UNKNOWN |
| Enrolment | 156 |
| Start date | 2006-11 |
| Completion | 2008-11 |
Conditions
- Rheumatoid Arthritis
Interventions
- fish oil
- borage seed oil
- combination fish oil and borage seed oil
Primary outcomes
- The modified Disease Activity Score (DAS28) will be the primary outcome measure. — Assessed every 3 months
Countries
United States