Status:
COMPLETED
The Effect of American Ginseng Root and Its Components on Glycemia in Healthy Individuals
Lead Sponsor:
Risk Factor Modification Centre
Collaborating Sponsors:
Canadian Institutes of Health Research (CIHR)
Ontario Ginseng Growers Association
Conditions:
Hyperglycemia
Eligibility:
All Genders
16-65 years
Phase:
PHASE3
Brief Summary
To determine the effect of polysaccharides from American ginseng root on postprandial glycemia in healthy individuals.
Detailed Description
Glycemia-lowering effects of American ginseng root have been repeatedly observed in healthy individuals and in type 2 diabetes. It is unclear which components trigger these effects. Pre-clinical evide...
Eligibility Criteria
Inclusion
- 16-65 years old
- normal renal and hepatic function
- fasting plasma glucose: 4-6 mmol/l
- clinically euthyroid
- normotensive
Exclusion
- pregnant
- taking herbs, supplements or medication that affect glycemia
- major illnesses/ disease
- heavy alcohol use (\> 3 drinks/ day)
- heavy smoking (\> 10 cigarettes/ day)
Key Trial Info
Start Date :
June 1 2005
Trial Type :
INTERVENTIONAL
End Date :
July 1 2005
Estimated Enrollment :
12 Patients enrolled
Trial Details
Trial ID
NCT00367926
Start Date
June 1 2005
End Date
July 1 2005
Last Update
August 23 2006
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Risk Factor Modification Centre
Toronto, Ontario, Canada, M5C 2T2