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MedLine Citation:
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PMID: 9061129 Owner: NLM Status: MEDLINE |
Abstract/OtherAbstract:
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This study aimed to examine the effect of ginseng as an adjuvant to treatment and rehabilitation of geriatric patients in a double blind, controlled clinical trial. The treatment group (N = 24) received two capsules of Gericomplex (ginseng, vitamins, minerals and trace elements) daily for 8 weeks, while the control group (N = 25) had identical-looking placebo capsules. Participants consisted of 60 geriatric patients, mean age 77.9 years. The principal study variables were length of stay in hospital, and activities of daily living according to the Barthel ADL Index. Cognitive function was assessed at baseline and after 8 weeks, using the Mini-Mental State Examination, the Kendrick Object Learning test, and the Trail Making test. Somatic symptoms, and symptoms of depression and anxiety were scored on a 23-question version of the Hopkins Symptom Checklist. Length of stay in hospital did not differ in the two groups, which also improved to the same degree on the various functional outcome measures, except for the Kendrick Object Learning test, where the placebo group improved more markedly. In conclusion, no identifiable effect of ginseng as an adjuvant to treatment and rehabilitation of geriatric patients was observed. |
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Authors:
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B Thommessen; K Laake |
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Publication Detail:
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Type: Clinical Trial; Controlled Clinical Trial; Journal Article; Research Support, Non-U.S. Gov't |
Journal Detail:
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Title: Aging (Milan, Italy) Volume: 8 ISSN: 0394-9532 ISO Abbreviation: Aging (Milano) Publication Date: 1996 Dec |
Date Detail:
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Created Date: 1997-05-23 Completed Date: 1997-05-23 Revised Date: 2006-11-15 |
Medline Journal Info:
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Nlm Unique ID: 9102503 Medline TA: Aging (Milano) Country: ITALY |
Other Details:
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Languages: eng Pagination: 417-20 Citation Subset: IM |
Affiliation:
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Department of Geriatric Medicine, Ullevaal Hospital, Oslo, Norway. |
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Adjuvants, Pharmaceutic
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therapeutic use* Aged Aged, 80 and over Cardiovascular Diseases / rehabilitation, therapy* Double-Blind Method Female Geriatrics / methods* Humans Lung Diseases / rehabilitation, therapy* Male Mental Disorders / rehabilitation, therapy* Musculoskeletal Diseases / rehabilitation, therapy* Panax* Plants, Medicinal* Treatment Outcome |
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0/Adjuvants, Pharmaceutic |
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