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NCT Number: NCT01913210

Effect of Ginseng on Blood Pressure

To determine the effect of ginseng on blood pressure control.

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Key information

Conditions

Blood Pressure

Sex eligibility

All sexes

Study type

Observational

Primary location

The Toronto 3D Knowledge Synthesis and Clinical Trials Unit, Clinical Nutrition and Risk Factor Modification Centre

Toronto, Ontario, M5C 2T2, Canada

About this study

The effect of ginseng on blood pressure control is controversial, originating from an early 1970s observational study, suggesting that ginseng may adversely effect blood pressure. Despite these early findings, extensive research has since suggested that ginseng may have a positive effect on blood pressure. The current study will help clarify present uncertainty on the effect of ginseng on blood pressure control.

This systematic review and meta-analysis will follow The Cochrane Handbook for Systematic Reviews of Interventions. MEDLINE, EMBASE, CINAHL and The Cochrane Central Register of Controlled Trials will be searched using appropriate search terms. Intervention trials that investigate the effect of ginseng on blood pressure in humans will be included.

Who can participate

Healthy volunteers accepted: Yes

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

Inclusion criteria

  • clinical trials in humans
  • randomized treatment allocation
  • ≥ 1 month
  • suitable control
  • viable endpoint data

Exclusion criteria

  • non-human studies
  • non-randomized treatment allocation
  • < 1 month
  • lack of a suitable control
  • no viable endpoint data
  • trials where ginseng is part of a multi-herbal treatment

Treatment and study plan

Ginseng

Dietary Supplement

Primary outcomes

  1. Systolic Blood Pressure

    Time frame: 1 month

Secondary outcomes

  1. Diastolic Blood Pressure

    Time frame: 1 month

  2. Mean Arterial Pressure

    Time frame: 1 month

Sponsors and collaborators

Lead sponsor

Unity Health Toronto

Other

Registry information

Official study title

Effect of Ginseng on Blood Pressure: A Systematic Review and Meta-Analysis of Controlled Trials

Important dates

Study start
2013
Primary completion
2013
Study completion
2016
First posted
Jul 31, 2013
Registry last updated
Mar 3, 2016

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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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