Scientific article
English

Long-term use of standardised Ginkgo biloba extract for the prevention of Alzheimer's disease (GuidAge): a randomised placebo-controlled trial

Collaborators

Saj, Arnaud

Published in

Lancet neurology, vol. 11, no. 10, p. 851-859

Publication date

2012

Abstract

Prevention strategies are urgently needed to tackle the growing burden of Alzheimer's disease. We aimed to assess efficacy of long-term use of standardised ginkgo biloba extract for the reduction of incidence of Alzheimer's disease in elderly adults with memory complaints.

Keywords

  • Aged
  • Aged, 80 and over
  • Alzheimer Disease/diagnosis/genetics/prevention & control
  • Double-Blind Method
  • Female
  • Humans
  • Male
  • Memory Disorders/diagnosis/drug therapy
  • Phytotherapy
  • Plant Extracts/administration & dosage/adverse effects
  • Time Factors
  • Treatment Outcome

Citation (ISO format)

VELLAS, Bruno et al. Long-term use of standardised Ginkgo biloba extract for the prevention of Alzheimer’s disease (GuidAge): a randomised placebo-controlled trial. In: Lancet neurology, 2012, vol. 11, n° 10, p. 851–859. doi: 10.1016/S1474-4422(12)70206-5

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1474-4422
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