Leeches (Hirudinea) for osteoarthritis

To assess the benefits and harms of leeches compared with placebo, no intervention or any other active treatment in people with osteoarthritis.

This is a protocol.

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Health topics:

Rheumatology > Osteoarthritis > Non-pharmacological treatment

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