Table 5 Usage of rescue medication (acetaminophen 500 mg) during the study
Data | Study group | P value | |
|---|---|---|---|
Hyal-Joint® (n = 11) | Placebo (n = 9) | ||
Subjects using rescue medication | |||
Randomization to week 4, n = 12 | 6 | 6 | 1.00 |
Week 4 to week 8, n = 12 | 6 | 6 | 1.00 |
Usage during the first 4 weeks | |||
Mean number of capsules (SD) | 3.1 (4.2) | 6.8 (6.0) | 0.172 |
Capsules per week (range) | 1.2 (0 – 12.1) | 7 (0 – 16.5) | |
Usage during the study | |||
Mean number of capsules (SD) | 2.0 (3.0) | 4.3 (3.6) | 0.184 |
Capsules per week (range) | 1.1 (-0.7 – 8.5) | 3.6 (0 – 9.5) | |