Chaoyang Liaoning

Researchers are evaluating whether Extract of Ginkgo Biloba Leaves Tablets can improve memory and thinking skills in people aged 55 and older who have had an ischemic stroke caused by a blocked blood vessel in the brain. This study also looks at the safety of taking these tablets alongside usual post-stroke treatments. Participants must have had a stroke confirmed by MRI within 7 to 14 days before joining the study and have mild cognitive impairment after their stroke. Participants will be randomly assigned to one of two groups one group will take 240 mg of Extract of Ginkgo Biloba Leaves Tablets daily for 12 months in addition to their usual stroke care, while the other group will receive only their usual care without the tablets. The study will take place at hospitals across China and will last for 52 weeks for each participant. Throughout the study, participants will visit the clinic at 4, 26, and 52 weeks after starting treatment for checkups and tests, including brain scans, cognitive assessments such as the Montreal Cognitive Assessment and other neuropsychological tests, and evaluations of neurological function. Follow-up phone calls will occur at 12 and 38 weeks to monitor health and any new stroke events. Researchers will measure changes in thinking, memory, cognitive speed, verbal skills, and neurological status to understand the tablets effects and safety over time.