Drugs / Ginkgo Biloba Extract
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Ginkgo Biloba Extract

Traditional medicine (herbal / TCM)

Developed for
Alzheimer disease · cognitive impairment with or without cerebellar ataxia · ischemic stroke · type 2 diabetes mellitus · CGF1 · cerebrovascular disorder · cognitive disorder · coronary atherosclerosis
+12 more · dementia · Friedreich ataxia · hippocampal sclerosis of aging · mental disorder · osteoarthritis, knee · peripheral arterial disease · relapsing-remitting multiple sclerosis · rheumatoid arthritis · fetal growth restriction · platinum-induced ototoxicity · schizophrenia · tinnitus
Investigated by
Ipsen · SK Chemicals Co., Ltd. · National Center for Complementary and Integrative Health (NCCIH) · Ain Shams University · Beijing Stroke Association · Beijing Tiantan Hospital
+15 more · Dr. Willmar Schwabe GmbH & Co. KG · Hanyang University · Jean-François Démonet · Kufa University · National Institute of Mental Health (NIMH) · National Neuroscience Institute · Seoul National University Bundang Hospital · Taipei Veterans General Hospital, Taiwan · University of Guadalajara · University of Iowa · University of Lausanne Hospitals · Wanbangde Pharmaceutical Group Co., LTD · Xiyuan Hospital of China Academy of Chinese Medical Sciences · Yi Yang · Yuyu Pharma, Inc.

Trials 23

PhaseRegistry idDatesIndicationSponsorStatusOutcome
Phase 1/21 trial
Phase 1/2 NCT00032474 Dec 2001 → May 2005 type 2 diabetes mellitus National Center for Complementary and Integrative Health (NCCIH) Completed No outcome recorded
Phase 24 trials · 1 missed
Phase 2 NCT04525144 Oct 2020 → Dec 2025 overdue cerebrovascular disorder, cognitive impairment with or without cerebellar ataxia National Neuroscience Institute Recruiting No outcome recorded
Phase 2 NCT00824512 Jun 2008 → Oct 2011 Friedreich ataxia Ipsen Completed Missed primary
Phase 2 NCT00500500 Jul 2005 → Apr 2008 Alzheimer disease Ipsen Terminated No outcome recorded Stop: Enrollment
Phase 2 NCT00029692 Mar 2002 → Mar 2005 — National Center for Complementary and Integrative Health (NCCIH) Completed No outcome recorded
Phase 2/32 trials
Phase 2/3 NCT07709312 Oct 2026 → Jan 2027 expected rheumatoid arthritis Ain Shams University Not yet recruiting No outcome recorded
Phase 2/3 NCT06403787 May 2022 → Apr 2023 HIV infectious disease University of Guadalajara Completed No outcome recorded
Phase 36 trials · 1 met primary · 1 missed
Phase 3 NCT06989697 Jan 2025 → Dec 2026 expected CGF1, type 2 diabetes mellitus Seoul National University Bundang Hospital Recruiting No outcome recorded
Phase 3 NCT03318276 Feb 2017 → Oct 2018 peripheral arterial disease SK Chemicals Co., Ltd. Completed Met primary
Phase 3 NCT01536210 Dec 2011 → Aug 2012 mental disorder Yuyu Pharma, Inc. Completed No outcome recorded
Phase 3 NCT00276341 Aug 2003 → Dec 2005 relapsing-remitting multiple sclerosis Ipsen Completed No outcome recorded
Phase 3 NCT00276380 Feb 2003 → Mar 2009 ischemic stroke Ipsen Completed Missed primary
Phase 3 NCT00010920 Sep 1999 → Dec 2004 dementia National Center for Complementary and Integrative Health (NCCIH) Completed No outcome recorded
Phase 46 trials · 1 missed
Phase 4 NCT07579689 Jun 2026 → Dec 2028 expected Alzheimer disease, cognitive impairment with or without cerebellar ataxia Hanyang University Not yet recruiting No outcome recorded
Phase 4 NCT05445895 Dec 2022 → Oct 2025 ischemic stroke SK Chemicals Co., Ltd. Completed No outcome recorded
Phase 4 NCT03483779 Apr 2018 → Dec 2020 — Xiyuan Hospital of China Academy of Chinese Medical Sciences Unknown No outcome recorded
Phase 4 NCT01038050 Oct 2009 → Nov 2010 coronary atherosclerosis, type 2 diabetes mellitus Taipei Veterans General Hospital, Taiwan Unknown No outcome recorded
Phase 4 NCT00042172 Jun 2002 → Sep 2004 Alzheimer disease University of Iowa Completed No outcome recorded
Phase 4 NCT00276510 Feb 2002 → Nov 2009 cognitive disorder, hippocampal sclerosis of aging Ipsen Completed Missed primary
Phase not applicable4 trials
— NCT06140888 Mar 2024 → Oct 2026 expected ischemic stroke Yi Yang Not yet recruiting No outcome recorded
— NCT05398874 Nov 2021 → Jun 2022 osteoarthritis, knee Kufa University Completed No outcome recorded
— NCT04492241 Jul 2021 → Dec 2023 cognitive impairment with or without cerebellar ataxia Beijing Tiantan Hospital Unknown No outcome recorded
— NCT04121728 Sep 2019 → May 2024 CGF1, subjective cognitive decline Jean-François Démonet Unknown No outcome recorded
Comparator or background therapy11 trials
Phase 1/2 NCT00164749 Background Oct 2004 → Jul 2006 Alzheimer disease Chinese University of Hong Kong Completed No outcome recorded
Phase 2 NCT02425436 Comparator May 2014 → Oct 2015 fetal growth restriction Assiut University Completed No outcome recorded
Phase 2 NCT00814346 Comparator Oct 2008 → Jul 2012 Alzheimer disease, cognitive impairment with or without cerebellar ataxia Ipsen Completed No outcome recorded
Phase 2 NCT01139281 Comparator Jun 2007 → Jun 2008 platinum-induced ototoxicity University of Brasilia Completed No outcome recorded
Phase 2/3 NCT06495476 Comparator Sep 2024 → Oct 2026 expected cognitive impairment with or without cerebellar ataxia Beijing Tiantan Hospital Active not recruiting No outcome recorded

Evidence & citations 15 cited values

Every value below carries the sentence it was read from. 36 sources stand behind the page.

FieldValueCited text
Known as Ginkgo biloba extract “Patients will receive a light green, oval-shaped, sustained-release film-coated tablet containing a combination of cilostazol (200 mg) and ginkgo biloba extract (160 mg),...” NCT06989697 ↗
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“Ginkgo biloba extract not only is a commonly used drug for cardiovascular diseases, but also has a significant effect in reducing blood sugar.” PMID 30405743 ↗ Oct 2018

“We investigated the effects of Ginkgo biloba extract on the symptoms and cognitive functioning in patients with schizophrenia” NCT05258123 ↗

“Both groups received a standard regimen (Dextran-40, Ginkgo Biloba Extract, Mecobalamin, and Yufeng Ningxin Dripping Pills).” NCT07283562 ↗

“Ginkgo biloba extract (EGb 761) has also been reported to improve neurological impairment following AIS.” PMID 39528058 ↗ Nov 2024

NCT06140888 ↗

NCT07709312 ↗

NCT05398874 ↗

NCT05258123 ↗

NCT00010920 ↗

NCT01038050 ↗

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Known as Cerenin(Ginkgo Biloba Extract) film-coated 40 mg “Cerenin(Ginkgo Biloba Extract) film-coated 40 mg” NCT01038050 ↗
Known as EGb “The extract of G. biloba (EGb) is composed of different terpene trilactones, i.e., ginkgolides A, B, C, J and bilobalide, many flavonol glycosides, biflavones and alkylphenols” NCT02425436 ↗
Known as EGb 761 “Patients randomised in Arm 3 of the study will receive medication therapy with Ginkgo biloba extract EGb 761 once a day for 6 months.” NCT03425045 ↗
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“A standardized Ginkgo biloba extract, EGb 761, may have protective effect against cisplatin-induced ototoxicity in rats.” PMID 17450108 ↗ Sep 2007

“Ginkgo biloba extract (EGb 761) has also been reported to improve neurological impairment following AIS.” PMID 39528058 ↗ Nov 2024

“1) ginseng extract (Ginsana), 2) ginkgo extract (Egb761), 3) both herbs, or 4) matching placebos.” NCT00029692 ↗

“twice per day dose of 120 mg standardised ginkgo biloba extract (EGb761) or matched placebo.” PMID 22959217 ↗ Sep 2012

“EGb 761® 120 mg bid, orally for 12 to 14 weeks” NCT00824512 ↗

“Dietary supplement: Gingko biloba EGb 761” NCT04525144 ↗

“Dietary supplement: Gingko biloba EGb 761” NCT04525144 ↗

NCT00814346 ↗

NCT00276510 ↗

NCT00824512 ↗

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Known as GBE “This study will also determine whether adding ginkgo biloba extract (GBE) enhances the effects of donepezil.” NCT00042172 ↗
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“standardized ginkgo biloba extract (GBE)” NCT00010920 ↗

Known as GBLE “Ginkgo biloba leaf extract (GBLE) has an antioxidant action as a free radical scavenger, an improving effect on blood flow or microcirculation, and a stimulating effect on...” NCT07709312 ↗
Known as Ginkgo ClinicalTrials.gov intervention name — accepted as the source's own label NCT00029692 ↗
Known as Ginkgo biloba leaf extract “Ginkgo biloba leaf extract (GBLE) has an antioxidant action as a free radical scavenger, an improving effect on blood flow or microcirculation, and a stimulating effect on...” NCT07709312 ↗
1

“Patients administrate SID142 (Cilostazol 200mg, Ginkgo biloba leaf extract 160mg) once a day for 12 weeks” NCT03318276 ↗

Known as ginkgo extract “YY-162(Ginkgo extract 30mg + Ginseng extract 50mg) 1T/Three times a day(Tid) for 8 weeks, PO medication” NCT01536210 ↗
1

“1) ginseng extract (Ginsana), 2) ginkgo extract (Egb761), 3) both herbs, or 4) matching placebos.” NCT00029692 ↗

Known as ginkgo leaf extract “All patients also received 120 mg/day standardized ginkgo leaf extract.” NCT00164749 ↗
Known as Ginkgo Leaf Extract and Armillariella Mellea Powder Oral Solution ClinicalTrials.gov intervention name — accepted as the source's own label NCT04492241 ↗
Known as LIFE EXTENSION “240 mg of LIFE EXTENSION® brand ginkgo biloba extract in 120 mg tablets” NCT06403787 ↗
Known as Tanakan “EGb 761® (Tanakan®)” NCT00500500 ↗
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“EGb 761® (Tanakan®)” NCT00276341 ↗

“EGb 761® (Tanakan®)” NCT00276510 ↗

Modality Traditional medicine (herbal / TCM) “In folk medicine, EGb is used as a vermifuge, to induce labor, for the treatment of bronchitis, chronic rhinitis, chilblains, arthritis and edema” NCT02425436 ↗
Route Oral “EGb761® 240 milligrams (mg)/day for 6 months administered orally” NCT00276380 ↗