Effects of Ginkgo (Gingko Biloba) on Retinal and Choroidal Ocular Tissue
Not Applicable
Completed
- Conditions
- Healthy
- Interventions
- Dietary Supplement: Gingko Biloba
- Registration Number
- NCT04448535
- Lead Sponsor
- State University of New York College of Optometry
- Brief Summary
The purpose of this study is to understand the effect of Ginkgo Biloba oral supplements on retinal and choroidal ocular tissue.
- Detailed Description
The study objectives are to:
1. assess the changes from pre- to post- oral supplementation on retinal and choroidal thickness and blood flow, retinal oxygen saturation, ocular perfusion pressure, and retinal function
Recruitment & Eligibility
- Status
- COMPLETED
- Sex
- All
- Target Recruitment
- 20
Inclusion Criteria
- Aged between 20 - 55 years, inclusive
- Good general and ocular health
- Corrected visual acuity of 20/40 or better
- No gingko biloba supplementation within the last 3 months
Exclusion Criteria
- All significant ocular and any systemic disorders considered likely to affect the systemic or ocular vasculature
- History of ocular surgery, including refractive surgery
- Use of ocular medications
- Conditions where ginkgo supplementation is contraindicated
- Any eye or systemic disease that affect vision or refractive error
- Current smokers
- Subjects who are pregnant, breastfeeding, or planning conception
Study & Design
- Study Type
- INTERVENTIONAL
- Study Design
- SINGLE_GROUP
- Arm && Interventions
Group Intervention Description Gingko Biloba Gingko Biloba oral intake of gingko biloba for 4 weeks
- Primary Outcome Measures
Name Time Method ocular blood flow 4 weeks ocular blood flow measured with doppler ultrasound
- Secondary Outcome Measures
Name Time Method
Trial Locations
- Locations (1)
SUNY College of Optometry
🇺🇸New York, New York, United States