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Glucosamine/Chondroitin Arthritis Intervention Trial (GAIT) Study Results
February 22, 2006
In a study published in the New England Journal of Medicine, the popular dietary supplement combination of glucosamine plus chondroitin sulfate did not provide significant relief from osteoarthritis pain among all participants. However, a smaller subgroup of study participants with moderate-to-severe pain showed significant relief with the combined supplements.
This research was funded by the National Center for Complementary and Alternative Medicine (NCCAM) and the National Institute of Arthritis and Musculoskeletal and Skin Diseases (NIAMS), components of the National Institutes of Health (NIH). Researchers led by rheumatologist Daniel O. Clegg, M.D., of the University of Utah, School of Medicine, Salt Lake City, conducted the 4-year study known as the Glucosamine/chondroitin Arthritis Intervention Trial (GAIT) at 16 sites across the United States.
- Press Release - summary of results of the study
- Questions and Answers - detailed background information on the study
Links to Other Resources
- Published Article (New England Journal of Medicine)
- Osteoarthritis Information (National Institute of Arthritis and Musculoskeletal and Skin Diseases)
- Additional Osteoarthritis Information Links (MedlinePlus)
