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Ginseng and Ginkgo Biloba Effects on Cognition as Modulated by Cardiovascular Reactivity
There is some evidence to suggest that ginseng and Ginkgo biloba can improve cognitive performance, however, very little is known about the mechanisms associated with such improvement. Here, we tested whether cardiovascular reactivity to a task is associated with cognitive improvement.
Details
| Lead sponsor | Sunway University |
|---|---|
| Phase | EARLY_PHASE1 |
| Status | COMPLETED |
| Enrolment | 48 |
| Start date | 2014-03 |
| Completion | 2014-11 |
Conditions
- Blood Pressure
- Cognition
Interventions
- Placebo
- Ginseng
- Ginkgo Biloba
Primary outcomes
- Cognitive performance as modulated by either ginseng or ginkgo biloba — Acute effects (3 days of testing)
Cognitive effects on tests of vigilance/attention, behavioural flexibility and executive functioning
Countries
Malaysia