This database contains 5 studies, archived under the term: "ginkgo biloba"
Diuretic use is associated with better learning and memory in older adults in the Ginkgo Evaluation of Memory Study
Yasar, Sevil,
Lin, Fu-Mei,
Fried, Linda P.,
Kawas, Claudia H.,
Sink, Kaycee M.,
DeKosky, Steven T.,
Carlson, Michelle C.
Background: To investigate the association between diuretics, angiotensin-converting enzyme inhibitors (ACE-I), angiotensin II receptor blockers (AT2RB), and cognitive function.; Methods: This post hoc analysis of the randomized controlled Ginkgo Evaluation of Memory Study trial focuses on 3069 nondemented community-dwelling participants aged >75 years. At baseline visit, detailed information about medication use was collected and five […]
Ginkgo biloba for preventing cognitive decline in older adults: a randomized trial
Snitz, Beth E.,
O'Meara, Ellen S.,
Carlson, Michelle C.,
Arnold, Alice M.,
Ives, Diane G.,
Rapp, Stephen R.,
Saxton, Judith,
Lopez, Oscar L.,
Dunn, Leslie O.,
Sink, Kaycee M.,
DeKosky, Steven T.
Context: The herbal product Ginkgo biloba is taken frequently with the intention of improving cognitive health in aging. However, evidence from adequately powered clinical trials is lacking regarding its effect on long-term cognitive functioning.; Objective: To determine whether G. biloba slows the rates of global or domain-specific cognitive decline in older adults.; Design, Setting, and […]
Ginkgo biloba extract EGb 761(R), donepezil or both combined in the treatment of Alzheimer’s disease with neuropsychiatric features: a randomised, double-blind, exploratory trial
Yancheva, S.,
Ihl, R.,
Nikolova, G.,
Panayotov, P.,
Schlaefke, S.,
Hoerr, R.
Objective: This randomised, double-blind exploratory trial was undertaken to compare treatment effects and tolerability of EGb 761(R), donepezil and combined treatment in patients with AD and neuropsychiatric features.; Method: We enrolled 96 outpatients, aged 50 years or above, who met the NINCDS/ADRDA criteria for probable AD, scored below 36 on the TE4D, a screening test […]