Effect of turmeric products on knee osteoarthritis: a systematic review and network meta-analysis.

ABSTRACT:

Background

Turmeric has traditionally been used to treat various inflammatory conditions, including knee osteoarthritis (OA). There are multiple turmeric preparations available. However, the comparative effectiveness of these products remains unknown. This study aimed to assess the comparative effectiveness of turmeric products for knee OA outcomes by conducting a systematic review and network meta-analysis of randomized, controlled trials (RCTs).

Methods

PubMed, EMBASE, SCOPUS, and ClinicalTrials.gov databases were searched up to August 2024, identifying RCTs that compared turmeric preparations and/or active comparators versus placebo. The primary outcome measured pain reduction, using the Western Ontario and McMaster Universities Osteoarthritis Index (WOMAC), while seconda

SUBMITTER: Wai HS 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC12309109 | biostudies-literature | 2025 Jul

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature