Effect of Herbal Medicine "Jod Aram" in Rheumatoid Arthritis Patients - Randomized Placebo Controlled Study.
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2014-09
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This study is conducted to evaluate the
efficacy and safety of the poly herbal drug preparation “Jod
Aram” in Rheumatoid arthritis patients. The ingredients are
hydro alcoholic extraction of different parts of plants.
Material and method: A double blind, randomized, fixed
dose, placebo controlled clinical trial using “Jod Aram” was
carried out on 24 (14 Patients of “Jod Aram” and 10 patients
on placebo) patients of rheumatoid arthritis, who were
followed up for a period of 6 months. Result: There is
significant improvement in clinical variables of rheumatoid
arthritis in “Jod Aram” group compared to placebo at the
end of 24 weeks of randomization trial. The drug is most
effective in reducing pain and tenderness in the joint as the
observed p value < 0.001. It is also effective in reducing
signs of inflammation and improving disability associated
with arthritis. Conclusion: This randomized drug trial
demonstrated potential efficacy, safety in symptomatic
treatment of rheumatoid arthritis over 24 weeks.
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Singh Veer Bahadur, Kumar Surendra, Devaraja R, Nayak Kailash Chandra, Kanojia Naresh, Verma Kamal Kumar, Bishnoi Rajesh, Tundwal Vijay. Effect of Herbal Medicine "Jod Aram" in Rheumatoid Arthritis Patients - Randomized Placebo Controlled Study. Indian Medical Gazette. 2014 Sep ; 148 (9): 345-348.