Evaluation of Echinacea for the Common Cold

Summary

The purpose of this study is to determine whether three Echinacea preparations with different chemical compositions are effective for prevention or treatment of the common cold.

Timeline

Start

2001-09

Primary completion

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Completion

2004-05

Publications

• Results Turner RB, Bauer R, Woelkart K, Hulsey TC, Gangemi JD. An evaluation of Echinacea angustifolia in experimental rhinovirus infections. N Engl J Med. 2005 Jul 28;353(4):341-8. doi: 10.1056/NEJMoa044441.

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