Blood Pressure
Conditions
Brief summary
To determine the effect of ginseng on blood pressure control.
Detailed description
The effect of ginseng on blood pressure control is controversial, originating from an early 1970s observational study, suggesting that ginseng may adversely effect blood pressure. Despite these early findings, extensive research has since suggested that ginseng may have a positive effect on blood pressure. The current study will help clarify present uncertainty on the effect of ginseng on blood pressure control. This systematic review and meta-analysis will follow The Cochrane Handbook for Systematic Reviews of Interventions. MEDLINE, EMBASE, CINAHL and The Cochrane Central Register of Controlled Trials will be searched using appropriate search terms. Intervention trials that investigate the effect of ginseng on blood pressure in humans will be included.
Interventions
DIETARY_SUPPLEMENTGinseng
Sponsors
Unity Health Toronto
Study design
Time perspective
PROSPECTIVE
Eligibility
Sex/Gender
ALL
Healthy volunteers
Yes
Inclusion criteria
* clinical 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 * trials where ginseng is part of a multi-herbal treatment
Design outcomes
Primary
| Measure | Time frame |
|---|---|
| Systolic Blood Pressure | 1 month |
Secondary
| Measure | Time frame |
|---|---|
| Diastolic Blood Pressure | 1 month |
| Mean Arterial Pressure | 1 month |
Countries
Canada
Outcome results
None listed