A Clinical Trial of Ginseng in Diabetes | Clinical Trial

Key information

Conditions

Diabetes Diabetes Mellitus Endocrine System Diseases Glucose Metabolism Disorders Metabolic Diseases Nutritional and Metabolic Diseases

Age range

18 year–65 year

Sex eligibility

All sexes

Study type

Interventional

Phase

Early Phase 1

Primary location

Washington University School of Medicine

St Louis, Missouri, 63110, United States

About this study

Comparing three groups (those with & without normal blood sugar levels) to see if there is any clinically significant change in blood sugar levels in relationship to those taking:

ginseng
ginsenoside RE (a type of metabolized ginseng)
placebo

Who can participate

Healthy volunteers accepted: Yes

Only the study team can determine whether someone qualifies for participation.

Inclusion criteria

ages 18-65
healthy, non-diabetic
healthy, impaired glucose tolerance/mild diabetes (no medications required)

Exclusion criteria

impaired glucose tolerance (borderline diabetes that requires medications)
diabetes (requiring medications)
caffeine sensitivity
known cardiac, peripheral vascular diseases
arrhythmias (irregular heart rhythms)

Treatment and study plan

Ginseng

Drug

Each of the 3 arms will be compared to determine if there is any clinical difference in blood sugars between the 3 groups

ginsenoside RE

Drug

active metabolite of ginseng

Placebo (sugar pill)

Dietary Supplement

placebo group

Sponsors and collaborators

Lead sponsor

Washington University School of Medicine

Other

Registry information

Official study title

A Clinical Trial of Ginseng for Glucose Intolerance

Important dates

Study start: 2003
Primary completion: 2004
Study completion: 2008
First posted: Oct 29, 2008
Registry last updated: Sep 9, 2019

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This listing is for discovery and informational purposes only. It is not medical advice, does not guarantee that a study is recruiting, and does not determine eligibility. Contact the study team and a qualified healthcare professional when considering participation.

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