Table 1 Demographics and baseline characteristics of patients with knee osteoarthritis who completed the study
| Â | Turmeric extract group | Paracetamol group |
|---|---|---|
Number of participants | 73 | 71 |
Male, n (%) | 20 (27.4) | 17 (23.9) |
Female, n (%) | 53 (72.6) | 54 (76.1) |
Mean age ± SD (years) | 53.1 (10.9) | 50.8 (9.9) |
Mean WOMAC score ± SD | 56.3 (20.5) | 50.2(19.5) |
Unilateral knee pain, n (%) | 05 (6.8) | 05 (7.0) |
Bilateral knee pain, n (%) | 68 (93.2) | 66 (92.9) |
Patients advised knee replacement | 11 (15.1) | 12 (16.9) |
Kellergen–Lawrence classification for knee osteoarthritis | ||
 Grade II (n) (%) | 64 (87.6) | 59 (83.1) |
 Grade III (n) (%) | 09 (12.3) | 12 (16.9) |