Effect of Ginseng on Glycemic Control

Phase

N/A

Condition

Diabetic Macular Edema

Diabetes Mellitus, Type 2

Diabetic Foot Ulcers

Treatment

N/A

Clinical Study ID

NCT01841229

MetaG

All Genders
Accepts Healthy Volunteers

Study Summary

Ginseng (American ginseng, Asian ginseng, Korean ginseng etc) is expected to show positive hypoglycemic effects, including improvements in glycated blood proteins[HbA1c], fasting glucose, fasting insulin, and the homeostasis model assessment of insulin resistance [HOMA-IR]).

Eligibility Criteria

Inclusion

Inclusion Criteria:

Dietary trials in humans
Randomized treatment allocation
1 month
Suitable control
Viable endpoint data

Exclusion

Exclusion Criteria:

Non-human studies
Non-randomized treatment allocation
<1 month
Lack of a suitable control
No viable endpoint data

Study Design

October 01, 2012

May 31, 2013

Study Description

Ginseng has demonstrated to have significant hypoglycemic effect. Its major pharmacological component is considered to be ginsenosides. Several trials have been undertaken in diabetes some of which have demonstrated advantages in glycemic control in both diabetic as well as non diabetic individuals although clinical consistency of results is lacking.The lack of high quality data in this area to support diabetes recommendations represents an urgent call for stronger evidence. A systematic review and meta-analysis of controlled trials remains the "Gold Standard" of evidence for recommendations and clinical guidelines development. Therefore, investigators will conduct a systematic review and meta-analyses of controlled trials to assess the effect of ginseng on glycemic control.

Connect with a study center

The Toronto 3D Knowledge Synthesis and Clinical trials Unit, Clinical Nutrition and Risk Factor Modification Centre, St.Michael's Hospital.
Toronto, Ontario M5C 2T2
Canada
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