[Special ginkgo extract in cases of vertigo: a systematic review of randomised, double-blind, placebo controlled clinical examinations]

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[Special ginkgo extract in cases of vertigo: a systematic review of randomised, double-blind, placebo controlled clinical examinations]

Hamann et al., 2007 | HNO | Meta Analysis

Citation

Hamann K-F. [Special ginkgo extract in cases of vertigo: a systematic review of randomised, double-blind, placebo controlled clinical examinations]. HNO. 2007-Apr;55(4):258-63

Abstract

BACKGROUND: The concept for the medical treatment of vertigo has changed over the last 30 years due to recognition of the dependence of the vertiginous sensation on vestibular compensation and the dependence of vestibular compensation on the state of vigilance. METHODS: In this systematic review, experimental studies of the influence of the special ginkgo extract EGb 761 on vestibular compensation in animals and randomized, double-blind clinical studies of EGb 761 in vestibular and non-vestibular vertigo are described and critically evaluated. RESULTS: The beneficial effect of EGb 761 on vestibular compensation has been demonstrated in preclinical and clinical studies. CONCLUSION: Evidence of the efficacy of EGb 761 for the treatment of vertiginous syndromes is presented in the available studies.

Key Findings

The beneficial effect of EGb 761 on vestibular compensation has been demonstrated in preclinical and clinical studies.

Outcomes Measured

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Population

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MeSH Terms

  • Animals
  • Dose-Response Relationship, Drug
  • Double-Blind Method
  • Drug Evaluation, Preclinical
  • Ginkgo biloba
  • Humans
  • Outcome Assessment, Health Care
  • Placebo Effect
  • Plant Extracts
  • Randomized Controlled Trials as Topic
  • Treatment Outcome
  • Vertigo
  • Vestibule, Labyrinth
  • Ginkgo Extract

Evidence Classification

  • Level: Meta Analysis
  • Publication Types: Journal Article, Meta-Analysis, Systematic Review
  • Vertical: ginkgo

Provenance

  • PMID: 17031676
  • DOI: (not available)
  • PMCID: Not in PMC
  • Verified: 2026-04-09 via PubMed E-utilities API

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