Glucosamine Not Effective for Hip Osteoarthritis

摘要

Patients were excluded if they were already taking glucosamine; had severe osteoarthritis; had received or were awaiting hip replacement surgery; or had renal disease, liver disease, diabetes, or another comorbid condition that would prevent them from traveling to the research center. Patients who dropped out of the study because of hip replacement surgery or for violating the study protocol were encouraged to complete the data collection to minimize loss to follow-up.