Ginkgo Biloba Extract in the Treatment of Schizophrenia

Summary

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

Timeline

Start

2017-05-15

Primary completion

2018-06-12

Completion

2018-08-15

Publications

• Background Montes P, Ruiz-Sanchez E, Rojas C, Rojas P. Ginkgo biloba Extract 761: A Review of Basic Studies and Potential Clinical Use in Psychiatric Disorders. CNS Neurol Disord Drug Targets. 2015;14(1):132-49. doi: 10.2174/1871527314666150202151440.
• Background Zheng W, Xiang YQ, Ng CH, Ungvari GS, Chiu HF, Xiang YT. Extract of Ginkgo biloba for Tardive Dyskinesia: Meta-analysis of Randomized Controlled Trials. Pharmacopsychiatry. 2016 May;49(3):107-11. doi: 10.1055/s-0042-102884. Epub 2016 Mar 15.
• Background Zhang WF, Tan YL, Zhang XY, Chan RC, Wu HR, Zhou DF. Extract of Ginkgo biloba treatment for tardive dyskinesia in schizophrenia: a randomized, double-blind, placebo-controlled trial. J Clin Psychiatry. 2011 May;72(5):615-21. doi: 10.4088/JCP.09m05125yel. Epub 2010 Sep 21.

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