[Ginkgo biloba in treatment of intermittent claudication. A systematic research based on controlled studies in the literature]

Ernst et al., 1996 | Fortschr Med | Systematic Review

Citation

Ernst E. [Ginkgo biloba in treatment of intermittent claudication. A systematic research based on controlled studies in the literature]. Fortschr Med. 1996-Mar-20;114(8):85-7

Abstract

The aim of this systematic review was to evaluate the effectiveness of ginkgo biloba in the treatment of intermittent claudication. A Medline-search identified ten controlled trials on the subject. These were heterogeneous in all respects and, with only few exceptions, of poor methodological quality. All the studies implied that ginkgo biloba is an effective therapy for intermittent claudication. This hypothesis should be confirmed in further trials employing meticulous methodology. Furthermore it would also be important to determine whether oral ginkgo biloba can be usefully combined with walking exercise.

Key Findings

Furthermore it would also be important to determine whether oral ginkgo biloba can be usefully combined with walking exercise.

Outcomes Measured

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Population

Field	Value
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Age Range	See abstract
Condition	See abstract

MeSH Terms

Clinical Trials as Topic
Diterpenes
Double-Blind Method
Fibrinolytic Agents
Ginkgolides
Humans
Intermittent Claudication
Lactones
Randomized Controlled Trials as Topic
Treatment Outcome

Evidence Classification

Level: Systematic Review
Publication Types: Journal Article, Systematic Review
Vertical: ginkgo

Provenance

PMID: 8647571
DOI: (not available)
PMCID: Not in PMC
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