Proof of efficacy of the ginkgo biloba special extract EGb 761 in outpatients suffering from mild to moderate primary degenerative dementia of the Alzheimer type or multi-infarct dementia.

18 Mar 1996Kanowski S, Herrmann WM, Stephan K, Wierich W, Hörr R.

The clinical efficacy of the ginkgo biloba special extract EGb 761 in dementia of the Alzheimer type and multi-infarct dementia was confirmed.

Cohort Study
4 effects
28 weeks
216 subjects

Reported Outcomes

DeterminantsOutcomeDetails

Ginkgo Biloba Herb risk & protective factor
Minor Protective Factor Ginkgo Biloba
Herb

Subjective well-being Brain outcome
Minor increase risk of Subjective well-being
Brain system

Moderate evidence
5.0%

Ginkgo Biloba Herb risk & protective factor
Minor Protective Factor Ginkgo Biloba
Herb

Memory Brain outcome
Minor increase risk of Memory
Brain system

Low evidence
1.0%

Ginkgo Biloba Herb risk & protective factor
Minor Protective Factor Ginkgo Biloba
Herb

Alzheimer's disease Brain outcome
Minor decreased risk of Alzheimer's disease
Brain system

Moderate evidence
-1.5%

Ginkgo Biloba Herb risk & protective factor
Minor Protective Factor Ginkgo Biloba
Herb

Cognitive deficit Brain outcome
Minor decreased risk of Cognitive deficit
Brain system

Moderate evidence
-1.5%