Clinical trials: Herbal Interaction
Dementia, Cognitive Impairment
Use of Alternative Medicine in Patients With Dementia and Mild Cognitive Dysfunction
So far, no drugs have shown to stop or delay the pathological processes of dementia. Available pharmacological treatment includes a small number of drugs; cholinesterase inhibitors like donepezil, galantamine and rivastigmine…
- Trial name
- NCT01554475
- Where
- Norway
- Volunteers
- 151 people
- Sponsor
- University Hospital of North Norway
Healthy
Effect of Ginkgo Biloba on Phenytoin Elimination
This study will examine how the herbal remedy ginkgo biloba may affect the body's elimination of other medicines. Many people take ginkgo biloba to improve memory, mental alertness and overall feeling of well being.
- Trial name
- NCT00011063
- Testing
- Ginkgo Biloba
- Where
- United States
- Volunteers
- 12 people, healthy volunteers welcome
- Sponsor
- National Institutes of Health Clinical Center (CC)
Healthy
Drug Interaction Study of Tegretol (Carbamazepine) and St. John's Wort in Normal Volunteers
St. John's Wort is a popular dietary supplement that many patients-including those with epilepsy or seizures-take in addition to their regular medicines to elevate mood or relieve stress.
- Trial name
- NCT00006395
- Testing
- St. John's Wort
- Where
- United States
- Volunteers
- 12 people, healthy volunteers welcome
- Sponsor
- National Institutes of Health Clinical Center (CC)
Healthy
Effects of Kava on the Body's Elimination of Caffeine and Dextromethorphan
This study will examine how kava-a widely used herbal remedy-may affect the body's elimination of other medicines. Many people take kava to reduce anxiety or cause sedation.
- Trial name
- NCT00009542
- Testing
- kava (Piper methysticum)
- Where
- United States
- Volunteers
- 20 people, healthy volunteers welcome
- Sponsor
- National Institutes of Health Clinical Center (CC)