Effects of Ginkgo (Gingko Biloba) on Retinal and Choroidal Ocular Tissue

State University of New York College of Optometry20 enrolled

Overview

The purpose of this study is to understand the effect of Ginkgo Biloba oral supplements on retinal and choroidal ocular tissue.

The study objectives are to: 1\. assess the changes from pre- to post- oral supplementation on retinal and choroidal thickness and blood flow, retinal oxygen saturation, ocular perfusion pressure, and retinal function

Study Type

INTERVENTIONAL

Allocation

Purpose

BASIC_SCIENCE

Masking

NONE

Enrollment

Conditions

Healthy

Interventions

Gingko BilobaDIETARY_SUPPLEMENT

oral intake of Gingko Biloba, 240mg/day for 4 weeks

Eligibility

Sex: ALLMin age: 20 YearsMax age: 55 YearsHealthy volunteers:

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Inclusion Criteria: * Aged between 20 - 55 years, inclusive * Good general and ocular health * Corrected visual acuity of 20/40 or better * No gingko biloba supplementation within the last 3 months Exclusion Criteria: * All significant ocular and any systemic disorders considered likely to affect the systemic or ocular vasculature * History of ocular surgery, including refractive surgery * Use of ocular medications * Conditions where ginkgo supplementation is contraindicated * Any eye or systemic disease that affect vision or refractive error * Current smokers * Subjects who are pregnant, breastfeeding, or planning conception

Locations (1)

SUNY College of Optometry

New York, New York, United States

Outcomes

Primary Outcomes

ocular blood flow

ocular blood flow measured with doppler ultrasound

Time frame: 4 weeks

Data from ClinicalTrials.gov

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