Effect of Ginseng on Glycemic Control

May 22, 2013 updated by: Unity Health Toronto

Effect of Ginseng on Glycemic Control: A Systematic Review and Meta-analysis of Controlled Trials to Provide Evidence-based Clinical Recommendations

Ginseng (American ginseng, Asian ginseng, Korean ginseng etc) is expected to show positive hypoglycemic effects, including improvements in glycated blood proteins[HbA1c], fasting glucose, fasting insulin, and the homeostasis model assessment of insulin resistance [HOMA-IR]).

Study Overview

Status

Unknown

Conditions

Detailed Description

Ginseng has demonstrated to have significant hypoglycemic effect. Its major pharmacological component is considered to be ginsenosides. Several trials have been undertaken in diabetes some of which have demonstrated advantages in glycemic control in both diabetic as well as non diabetic individuals although clinical consistency of results is lacking.The lack of high quality data in this area to support diabetes recommendations represents an urgent call for stronger evidence. A systematic review and meta-analysis of controlled trials remains the "Gold Standard" of evidence for recommendations and clinical guidelines development. Therefore, investigators will conduct a systematic review and meta-analyses of controlled trials to assess the effect of ginseng on glycemic control.

Study Type

Observational

Enrollment (Actual)

770

Contacts and Locations

This section provides the contact details for those conducting the study, and information on where this study is being conducted.

Study Locations

  • Canada
    • Ontario
      • Toronto, Ontario, Canada, M5C 2T2
        • The Toronto 3D Knowledge Synthesis and Clinical trials Unit, Clinical Nutrition and Risk Factor Modification Centre, St.Michael's Hospital.

Participation Criteria

Researchers look for people who fit a certain description, called eligibility criteria. Some examples of these criteria are a person's general health condition or prior treatments.

Eligibility Criteria

Ages Eligible for Study

  • Child
  • Adult
  • Older Adult

Accepts Healthy Volunteers

Yes

Genders Eligible for Study

All

Sampling Method

Probability Sample

Study Population

Diabetic (type 1 & type 2) Pre-diabetic Hypertensive Healthy

Description

Inclusion Criteria:

  • Dietary trials in humans
  • Randomized treatment allocation
  • 1 month
  • Suitable control
  • Viable endpoint data

Exclusion Criteria:

  • Non-human studies
  • Non-randomized treatment allocation
  • <1 month
  • Lack of a suitable control
  • No viable endpoint data

Study Plan

This section provides details of the study plan, including how the study is designed and what the study is measuring.

How is the study designed?

What is the study measuring?

Primary Outcome Measures

Outcome Measure
Time Frame
Glycated hemoglobin (HbA1c)
Time Frame: 1month
1month

Secondary Outcome Measures

Outcome Measure
Time Frame
Fasting blood glucose
Time Frame: 1month
1month
Fasting plasma insulin
Time Frame: 1 month
1 month
Homeostasis model assessment of insulin resistance (HOMA-IR)
Time Frame: 1 month
1 month

Collaborators and Investigators

This is where you will find people and organizations involved with this study.

Sponsor

Unity Health Toronto

Publications and helpful links

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General Publications

Study record dates

These dates track the progress of study record and summary results submissions to ClinicalTrials.gov. Study records and reported results are reviewed by the National Library of Medicine (NLM) to make sure they meet specific quality control standards before being posted on the public website.

Study Major Dates

Study Start

October 1, 2012

Primary Completion (Anticipated)

May 1, 2013

Study Completion (Anticipated)

May 1, 2013

Study Registration Dates

First Submitted

April 23, 2013

First Submitted That Met QC Criteria

April 25, 2013

First Posted (Estimate)

April 26, 2013

Study Record Updates

Last Update Posted (Estimate)

May 23, 2013

Last Update Submitted That Met QC Criteria

May 22, 2013

Last Verified

May 1, 2013

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Other Study ID Numbers

  • MetaG

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