Ginkgo Biloba for Thinking After Stroke
Part of Brain & nervous system, Heart & circulation clinical trials.
This trial tests whether a ginkgo biloba extract supplement can help improve thinking and memory after a stroke. It is for people who recently had a stroke and have some mild to moderate memory problems, but are not already taking other memory medications.
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Who can take part
- You had a stroke (not a mini-stroke) in the last 2 weeks.
- You are at least 18 years old.
- You have at least a primary school education and your thinking skills are mildly to moderately impaired.
- You are not taking any memory-enhancing medications, antidepressants, or seizure drugs.
- You are not allergic to ginkgo biloba and do not have a bleeding disorder or active ulcer.
Quick eligibility check
Answer a few plain-language questions, based on this study's own requirements, to get a preliminary sense of fit.
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