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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
GroupInterventionDescription
Gingko BilobaGingko Bilobaoral intake of gingko biloba for 4 weeks
Primary Outcome Measures
NameTimeMethod
ocular blood flow4 weeks

ocular blood flow measured with doppler ultrasound

Secondary Outcome Measures
NameTimeMethod

Trial Locations

Locations (1)

SUNY College of Optometry

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New York, New York, United States

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