drugset / Trial / NCT00070954
Ginkgo Biloba to Improve Short-Term Memory Losses Associated With Electroconvulsive Therapy (ECT)
Phase 1/2
Terminated
50 enrolled
Medical University of South Carolina
National Center for Complementary and Integrative Health (NCCIH) · collab
RandomizedParallel-groupDouble-blindPrevention
Summary
Electroconvulsive therapy (ECT) is an effective treatment for severe or medication-resistant depression and other psychiatric disorders. A common side effect of ECT is problems with short-term memory during treatment. This study will test whether taking ginkgo biloba (GB) prior to and during the course of ECT will lessen the effects of ECT on short-term memory.
Timeline
- Start
- 2003-02
- Primary completion
- 2005-01
- Completion
- 2005-03
Drugs
| Evaluation | Drug | Modality | Dose | Route |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Comparator | Ginkgo Biloba Extract | Traditional medicine (herbal / TCM) | — | — |
Indications
No indication recorded.